How many liters of engine oil should be changed for a BMW X1?
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The BMW X1 requires 4.5L of engine oil, but the actual amount may vary depending on the vehicle configuration. Therefore, owners should add engine oil according to their specific vehicle's requirements. The amount of engine oil affects the engine's operation, which in turn impacts the vehicle's normal functioning. The BMW X1 is a compact SUV model, equipped with 2.0 to 3.0-liter L4 or L6 engines. In terms of dimensions, the BMW X1 measures 4454mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1545mm in height. Exterior-wise, the BMW X1 features a larger iconic kidney grille paired with a sporty front bumper, delivering a stronger visual impact.
Regarding the BMW X1 oil capacity, I recently researched this when helping my cousin with his car maintenance. For his 2016 2.0T model, the manual states 5.25 liters of oil, but in reality, even with thorough draining of old oil, adding 5 liters is sufficient. If your car has an electronic oil dipstick, after refilling you need to access the oil level check function via the dashboard display, wait a few minutes for the oil to settle before checking, otherwise you might get a false reading. For oil selection, make sure to use BMW LL-01 or LL-04 certified oils - Mobil 1 Gold or Shell Ultra are good choices. Don't fall for the dealership's recommendation of changing oil every 5,000 km - with full synthetic oil, 8,000 to 10,000 km intervals are perfectly fine. If you frequently drive in stop-and-go traffic, consider changing at around 7,000 km.
Yesterday at the repair shop, I met a young lady driving an X1 who also asked about oil capacity. For the new B48 engine in the X1, like the 2022 2.0T model, the oil capacity is 5.75 liters. But in practice, we usually prepare six 1-liter bottles, leaving a small amount unused. Remember to use only 0W-20 low-ash oil with BMW LL-17FE certification on the packaging. If you're doing an oil change by extraction yourself, you'll need to buy a specialized extraction tube inserted all the way down through the dipstick hole. Always replace the oil pan drain plug washer - don't try to save on this small cost, as oil leaks can become a big headache.
Just finished refueling the neighbor's 2019 X1 1.5T. The three-cylinder engine uses 4.6 liters of oil, and actual measurement shows 4.5 liters reaches the mid-level mark. It's recommended not to check the dipstick when the engine is cold; the most accurate reading is obtained 10 minutes after parking and turning off the engine. For oil, either 5W-30 or 0W-30 is acceptable, but the key is to check the certification number LL-04. If you're doing it yourself, make sure to prepare the Mann HU6012Z oil filter and the special socket in advance. A reminder: the X1's oil filter is located on top of the engine, making it much easier to replace than draining oil from the undercarriage—even a girl can handle it.
