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How to change engine oil and filter on BMW X3 (E83) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X3 (E83) 2.5i, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i xDrive … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW X3 (E83) 2.5i, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i xDrive … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for X3 (E83) and other BMW models
Oil filter
Alternative products

Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 36
Flat screwdriver
Ratchet wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X3 (E83). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
- Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
- Please note: all work on the car – BMW X3 (E83) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Unscrew the oil filler plug.
- Step 4Pull up the oil dipstick.
- Step 5Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 6Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 7Put the old oil filter in the container.
- Step 8Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Step 9Put a waste oil container with at least 7 l capacity under the drainage hole.
- Step 10Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 11Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Drain the used oil.Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X3 (E83). Tip:Caution! The oil may be hot.
- Step 13Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 14Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 15Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
- Step 16Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
- Step 17Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 18Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
- Step 19Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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