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How to Change the Oil on a BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 F21, MK 2, F20 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Engine oil

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Regularly changing the engine oil improves your engine's efficiency and increases its reliability and longevity. Fortunately, this is a very simple operation that anyone can perform.

Just follow these steps. Before you start, remember to turn off the engine to deal with oil at a relatively low and safe temperature.

Lift the front bonnet, locate the oil reservoir, and proceed to remove the filter. Next, lift the car with a suitable jack, go underneath the engine bay, and remove the plastic cover.

Unscrew the oil reservoir cap. Place a container underneath and let all the used oil drain out. Re-screw the cap. Now return to the reservoir and pour in the new oil using a funnel. Refit the filter (or replace it if necessary).

Finally, close the bonnet.


Updated on 3 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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