Oil Change on BMW Without
Dipstick, How To.
This answer is applicable for many BMW's in addition to the one listed below.
On most of the newer BMW models that do not have engine oil dipsticks, the actual oil change is really no different than any other model. Until it’s time to refill.
When refilling (after replacing the drain plug and installing a new oil filter), add the specified amount of oil, then start the engine. Follow the specified oil level monitoring procedure for your specific BMW model (owners’ manual or Bentley Publishing repair manual). The procedure for your E90 3-series model is as follows:
* Car on level surface
* Run engine until operating temperature is reached.
* Increase engine RPM (speed) to 1100 rpm and hold for 3 minutes.
* Return engine to idle speed.
* Use the toggle switch to scroll up or down until the oil level indicator shows in the instrument cluster display.
* Press in the “BC” switch on the end of the turn signal lever to start the oil level check.
* Proper oil level display is shown within about 3 minutes.
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E88’ Category
CAPACITY.
Model: BMW 1 series, E81 / E82 / E87 (2004 – 2013)
 | ENGINE | CAPACITY/FILTER | OIL CHANGE INTERVALS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116i (2004 – 2007) | N40/N45 | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 116i 1.6 (2007 – 2012) | N45T | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 116i 2.0 (2009 – 2012) | N43 | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 118i (2004 – 2007) | N43 | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 118i (2007 – 2013) | N43 | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 120i (2004 – 2007) | N46B20 | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 120i (2007 – 2013) | N43 | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 125i (2008 – 2013) | N52 B30 | 6,5 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 128i (USA) (2007 – 2013) | N52 B30 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 128i (SULEV USA) (2008 – 2013) | N51 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 130i (2005 – 2012) | N52 B30 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 135i (2007 – 2010) | N54 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 135i (2010 – 2013) | N55 B30 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| M Coupé (2011 – 2013) | N54T | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 116d (2009 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 118d (100 kW) (2009 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 118d (100 kW) DPF (2009 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 118d (2004 – 2007) | M47TU2 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 118d DPF (2004 – 2007) | M47TU2 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 118d (2007 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 118d DPF (2007 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 120d (2004 – 2007) | M47TU2 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 120d DPF (2004 – 2007) | M47TU2 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 120d (2007 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 120d DPF (2007 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 123d (->08/2008) (2007 – 2008) | N47S | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 123d (09/2008->) (2008 – 2013) | N47S | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
Model: BMW 1 series, E88 Cabrio (2008 – 2013)
 | ENGINE | CAPACITY/FILTER | OIL CHANGE INTERVALS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118i (2007 – 2013) | N43 | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 120i (2007 – 2013) | N43 | 4,25 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 125i (2008 – 2013) | N52 B30 | 6,5 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 128i (USA) (2007 – 2013) | N52 B30 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 128i (SULEV USA) (2008 – 2013) | N51 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 135i (2007 – 2010) | N54 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 135i (2010 – 2013) | N55 B30 | 6,5 l | 25000 km / 24 months |
| 118d (2007 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 118d DPF (2007 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 120d (2007 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 120d DPF (2007 – 2013) | N47 | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 123d (->08/2008) (2007 – 2008) | N47S | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
| 123d (09/2008->) (2008 – 2013) | N47S | 5,2 l | 30000 km / 24 months |
Model: BMW 1 series, F20 / F21 (2011 – )
 | ENGINE | CAPACITY/FILTER | OIL CHANGE INTERVALS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114i (2012 – ) | N13B16A | 25000 km / 24 months | |
| 116i (2011 – ) | N13B16A | 25000 km / 24 months | |
| 116i EfficientDynamics (2012 – ) | N13B16A | 25000 km / 24 months | |
| 118i (2011 – ) | N13B16A | 25000 km / 24 months | |
| 125i (2012 – ) | N20B20A | 25000 km / 24 months | |
| M135i (2012 – ) | N55 B30 | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| M135i xDrive (2012 – ) | N55 B30 | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| 114d (2012 – ) | N47N D16 | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| 116d (2011 – ) | N47N | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| 116d EfficientDynamics (2012 – ) | N47N D16 | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| 118d (2011 – ) | N47N | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| 118d xDrive (2013 – ) | N47N | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| 120d (2011 – ) | N47N | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| 120d xDrive (2012 – ) | N47N | 30000 km / 24 months | |
| 125d (2012 – ) | N47S D20 | 30000 km / 24 months |