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How to Change Engine Oil and Filter on a BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Engine oil

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To change the engine oil and filter on a BMW 1 Series, open the car door and pull up the engine compartment release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard. Lift the bonnet and secure it. Using a socket spanner, unscrew the securing bolt of the container cap where the oil filter is located.

Remove the soundproofing panel to access the filter; extract the worn oil filter and install a new one. Raise the car on a jack and unscrew the bolt from the oil sump; drain the fluid into a container. Finally, refill with new oil and close the bonnet.


Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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