Change Car Oil Filter BMW X1
Change Car Oil Filter
| Estimated time | 0h30–5h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–500£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
X1 2009-2015 14
X1 2015-2022 15
|
When should you change the BMW X1 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 X1 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 X1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X1 2009-2015 | 2009-2015 | s, xDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A), s, xDrive 25d Diesel (N47D20D), sDrive 16d Diesel (N47D20C), sDrive 16i Petrol (N20B16A… | Diesel, Petrol |
| X1 2015-2022 | 2015-2022 | s, -xDrive 18d Diesel (B47C20A), s, -xDrive 18d Diesel (B47C20A), s, -xDrive 18d Diesel (B47C20B), s, -xDrive 20d Diesel (B47C20A), s, -xDrive 20d Diesel (B47C20B), s, -xDrive 20d Diesel (B47C20B), s, -xDrive 20d Diesel (B47C20B), s, -xDrive 20i Petrol (B48A20A), s, -xDrive 20i … | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
