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How to Replace the Oil Filter and Engine Oil on the BMW E90

Model: BMW Serie 3 E92, E90, E91 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Oil filter

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Replacing the oil filter and the engine oil itself may seem like a rather complex task that is impossible to do on your own. In reality, it is simpler than you might think. Follow these steps carefully.

Turn off the engine and open the hood. Locate a large cap at the top of the engine compartment.

This is the oil filter. Unscrew it with the appropriate wrench and remove it. Cover the opening with a microfiber cloth to prevent dirt from entering.

Next, lift the car and remove the plastic cover underneath the engine. Locate the oil pan and completely unscrew the drain bolt.

Immediately place a container to catch the used oil. Once finished, re-screw the previously removed bolt and reinstall the plastic cover. Go back to the engine compartment and install the new filter.

Pour the new oil into the reservoir. Finally, close the hood.


Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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