How to change engine oil and filter on BMW 3 GT (F34) – replacement guide

Open the hood.

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Unscrew the oil filler plug.

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 86-16F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.

Remove the oil filter.

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Unscrew the fastener of the drain plug access panel. Use a flat screwdriver.

Remove the drain plug access panel.

Put a waste oil container with at least 7 l capacity under the drainage hole.

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.

Drain the used oil.

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Install the drain plug access panel.

Screw in the fastener of the drain plug access panel. Use a flat screwdriver.

Lower the car.

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.