Bump for an old thread:
I managed to DIY service my car this weekend. There are a lot of conflicting info available online in terms of how to carry out the service. I thought Id share my 2c for anyone wanting to DIY a oil change for a
E90 DIESEL:
Note: I didnt manage to take pics of the actual service, my hands were to dirty to operate the phone. I used generic pics, which sould suffice.
1. Jack your car up. Get under the car, and remove the small plastic cover with a large flat point screw driver, to reveal the drain bolt under the car. Use a 17mm socket to remove the drain bolt, and drain oil.
Take note of the drainbolt. Clean, the bolt, and replace the washer. Upon purchasing a oil filter from BMW, you get a new washer.
2. The Diesels Oil filter is NOT at the same place as the petrol oil filter. If you are looking at Youtube tutolials for "E90 oil change" you are going to be confused.
When facing your engine, put 2 hands under the engine cover, and pull up and towards you. The engine cover will "pop" off and you should be able to remove it.
Look to the top, right hand side, you should see the dipstick and location of the oil filter. (I think it you require a 27mm or a 30mm to remove the filter)
Replace the old filter, with a new filter and gasket. NOTE: as with the washer for the drain bolt, you get a new gasket, when you purchase a oil filter from BMW. Tighten with socket wrench. Replace engine cover.
3. Once the oil is drained, replace the drainbolt. I also encountered quite a lot of conflicting info on the actual about of oil to the used. I phoned BMW, supplied my VIN, and they confirmed that I should use 5.2L oil for a 2011 (LCI) 320d. Replace oil, as per illustrative pic. You can also check the oil level on the dipstick after filling up.
4. Reset Service Light:
5. Be sure to still take your car for a diagnostic, and/or inspection.
