Change Car Oil Filter BMW 4-Series
Change Car Oil Filter
| Estimated time | 0h30–9h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–900£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
4-Series 2013-2020 28
4-Series 2020-2025 2
|
| Renew the oil filter | 0h30 |
| Renew the oil filter Rear-wheel drive | 9h00 |
When should you change the BMW 4-Series oil filter?
The engine oil change and oil filter replacement should be done annually or every two years, and at most every 20,000–30,000 km. In cases of severe use (constant short trips, repeated cold starts, frequent towing), reduce the interval.
Should you change the oil filter at every BMW 4-Series oil change?
It is strongly recommended to change the oil filter at every oil change. A clogged filter can no longer clean the oil effectively and, in extreme cases, the bypass valve opens allowing unfiltered oil to circulate.
Is it difficult to change the BMW 4-Series oil filter?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: warm the engine briefly, raise the vehicle, drain old oil completely, remove the old oil filter, lightly oil the seal of the new filter, fit the new filter hand-tight, refit the drain plug with a new washer, refill with fresh oil to the correct level.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Series 2013-2020 | 2013-2020 | 418d Diesel (B47D20A), 418d Diesel (N47D20C), 418i Petrol (B38B15A), 420d Diesel (B47D20A), 420d Diesel (N47D20C), 420d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A), 420d, -xDrive Diesel (N47D20C), 420d, -xDrive M Performance Diesel (B47D20A), 420d, -xDrive M Performance Diesel (N47D20C), 420i, -x… | Diesel, Petrol |
| 4-Series 2020-2025 | 2020-2025 | 420d mHev, -xDrive 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B47D20B+JA1), 420d mHev, -xDrive 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B47D20B+JA1), 420i Petrol (B48B16A), 420i, xDrive Petrol (B48B20A), 430d mHev, xDrive 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B57D30B+JA1), 430i, -xDrive Petrol (B48B20B), M4 Competition, -xDrive Petrol (S58B30… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol |
