Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X4 (F26) xDrive 20 i, BMW X4 (F26) xDrive 28 i, BMW X4 (F26) xDrive 35 i, BMW X4 (F26) M 40 i … 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 X4 (F26) and other BMW models

Oil filter

        Oil filter for X4 (F26) Petrol (184 hp)
      
        Oil filter for X4 (F26) Petrol (245 hp)
      
        Oil filter for X4 (F26) Petrol (306 hp)
      
        Oil filter for X4 (F26) Petrol (360 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X4 (F26). Tools you might need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Oil filter cup socket 86-16F
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X4 (F26). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Use only new O-rings during installation.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – BMW X4 (F26) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 86-16F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 6

Remove the oil filter.
Step 7

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X4 (F26). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 8

Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
Step 9

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X4 (F26). Tip:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 10

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

Step 11

Remove the drain plug access panel.
Step 12

Put a waste oil container with at least 7 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 13

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X4 (F26). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 15

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 16

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

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Install the drain plug access panel.
Step 19

Screw in the fastener of the drain plug access panel. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 20

Lower the car.

Step 21

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 22

Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 24

Install new O-rings and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 25

Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.
Step 26

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 27

Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 28

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use the 86-16F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 30

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X4 (F26). AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 31

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 32

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 33

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Step 34

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 35

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 36

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – BMW X4 (F26). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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