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How to Change the Gear Oil in a BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 MK 2, F20, F21 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Transmission fluid

In this guide, learn how to change the gear oil in a BMW 1 Series. Position the car on a column lift and raise it to a comfortable height for disassembly. To change the gear oil: remove the metal cover located under the gearbox (as shown in the video), and unscrew all the bolts using a socket spanner. Once the cover is removed, allow the fluid to drain into a container. Refit the oil sump with its bolts, then top up with the appropriate fluid. Finally, test the correct operation of the gearbox.

Updated on 13 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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