DIY Oil & Filter Change F30 335i? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

dude987 · 03-22-2013, 03:50 PM

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Unable to find any DIY information of oil and filter change for the F30 335i. Anyone have any information on this?
Thanks.

DrivenByE30 · 03-22-2013, 04:05 PM

LOL ... I clicked on this thread with a big smile on my face... thinking someone finally did the DYI !!!!

i can imagine my disappointment ...

Elk · 03-22-2013, 06:20 PM

You do not need DIY handholding. It is an incredibly easy car to work on.

Simply drive up a set of ramps or jack up the front end. Remove the oil filter cap in the top of the front right of the engine and change the oil filter (replacement o-rings are included with a new filter.)

Slide underneath and open the little flap below the engine, take out the oil plug and drain the oil. Replace drain plug.

It should not take over ten minutes. Literally.

In addition to BMW's oil, the approved oil list is

Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30

Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40

Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30

Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30

Elk · 03-22-2013, 06:38 PM

I forgot to mention you need 6.6 liters or 7 quarts of oil.

m2michael23 · 04-22-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

LOL ... I clicked on this thread with a big smile on my face... thinking someone finally did the DYI !!!!

i can imagine my disappointment ...

haha, that happens to me too... after i see the question mark...

n55x3 · 04-22-2013, 08:04 AM

Like Elk mentioned, if you've done an oil change ever in your life this is about as easy as it gets and it's a super clean change too. I had vehicles in the past that made it really difficult to change without splashing oil everywhere.

I also stick with OEM oil and filter as I can get it somewhat discounted at my local dealer. I have the special tool for the filter lid but you could probably get by with some kind of strap wrench or really strong man hands!

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03-22-2013, 06:20 PM	#3
Elk Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: * Posts: 894 iTrader: (0)	You do not need DIY handholding. It is an incredibly easy car to work on. Simply drive up a set of ramps or jack up the front end. Remove the oil filter cap in the top of the front right of the engine and change the oil filter (replacement o-rings are included with a new filter.) Slide underneath and open the little flap below the engine, take out the oil plug and drain the oil. Replace drain plug. It should not take over ten minutes. Literally. In addition to BMW's oil, the approved oil list is Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30 Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30

03-22-2013, 06:38 PM	#4
Elk Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: * Posts: 894 iTrader: (0)	I forgot to mention you need 6.6 liters or 7 quarts of oil.

04-22-2013, 08:04 AM	#6
n55x3 Lieutenant Drives: n55 x3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us Posts: 411 iTrader: (0)	Like Elk mentioned, if you've done an oil change ever in your life this is about as easy as it gets and it's a super clean change too. I had vehicles in the past that made it really difficult to change without splashing oil everywhere. I also stick with OEM oil and filter as I can get it somewhat discounted at my local dealer. I have the special tool for the filter lid but you could probably get by with some kind of strap wrench or really strong man hands!