2012–2018 BMW 320i Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2012–2018 BMW 320i with the N20/N55 engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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BMW 2.0T/3.0T — 3 Series F30 2012–2018
2012–2018 320i · 2012–2018 328i · 2012–2018 335i · 2016–2018 340i · 2012–2018 3 Series
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✅ F30 3 Series covers both 4-cyl turbo (328i/320i) and 6-cyl turbo (335i/340i). Cartridge filter on top. 36mm socket required. Quality full synthetic only.
⚠️ 328i/320i (N20 4-cyl) holds 5.3 quarts. 335i/340i (N55 6-cyl) holds 6.9 quarts. Check your specific model before buying oil.
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Oil Type
5W-30 Full Synthetic
Capacity
5.3 quarts (N20) / 6.9 quarts (N55)
Oil Filter
BMW #11427953125 | Mann HU816X
Engine Code
N20/N55
Tools You'll Need
- 36mm oil filter housing cap socket (BMW-specific — essential)
- 17mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (cap socket type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 2 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (BMW #07119963151)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Video by FCP Euro — Watch on YouTube ↗
| Drain plug size | 17mm | Torque: 18 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | BMW #07119963151 |
| Filter type | Cartridge — 36mm cap socket required |
| Filter location | Top of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | iDrive menu → Vehicle Info → Service Requirements → Oil Change → Reset |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: Oil Pal handles both the 4-cyl and 6-cyl drain sizes easily.
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