For 2001 7 Series Third generation LCI BMW recommends to use: H3 12V 55W PK22s, HB3 12V 60W P20d, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), R10W 12V 10W BA15s, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, P21, PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, H7 12V 55W PX26d, D2S 85V 35W P32d-2, and WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps
H3 12V 55W PK22s
expand_moreFront direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
High beam
HB3 12V 60W P20d
expand_moreLow beam
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Xenon headlights
D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
Parking light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
expand_moreSide direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Door safety light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Footwell light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Interior light
C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Reading light
R10W 12V 10W BA15s
expand_moreRear light sources
Auxiliary brake light
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Back-up lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
License plate light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreRear direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp
P21
Tail light
P21
Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 BMW 7 Series user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 7 Series service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2001 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2001 BMW 7 Series generations
In 2001 BMW offered 2 generations of the 7 Series. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.