How to do an Oil Change on your BMW E30

Ever wonder how to do your own oil change on your BMW E30?  Today, we have some simple steps on how to approach this process and we also provided an instructional video to help you out.

Tools required:

1. Jack, Jack stands, or ramps
2. Oil filter wrench
3. Wrench (17mm) to remove the drain plug
4. Oil drain pan
5. Funnel
6. Latex gloves

Materials required:

1. Oil
2. Oil filter

Steps:

1. Jack car up (see video)
2. Put jack stands under car by the frame (see video)
3. Open oil cap (for ventilation)
4. Pull dipstick up (for ventilation)
5. Place drain pan under oil pan by the drain plug
6. Unscrew drain plug
7. Drain oil
8. Screw drain plug
9. Unscrew oil filter
10. Replace oil filter
11. Put engine oil
12. Push dipstick back in
13. Close oil cap

ENJOY!