For 2011 1 Series 5-door Hatchback First generation LCI BMW recommends to use: and genuine OEM compressor oil with a part number: 81 22 9 407 724. To select the right compressor oil see the table below.
How much compressor oil you need to put into 2011 1 Series 5-door Hatchback depends on conditions listed below.
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Condition
Volume
expand_more116 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2003.11–2012.9)
Calsonic CSE613C compressor
5.07 US fl. oz.5.28 UK fl. oz.150 cc
expand_more116 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 119 HP engine (2007.8–2012.9)
Calsonic CSE613C compressor
5.07 US fl. oz.5.28 UK fl. oz.150 cc
expand_more118 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
Calsonic CSE613C compressor
5.07 US fl. oz.5.28 UK fl. oz.150 cc
expand_more130 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.3–2012.9)
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2011 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2011 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback generations
In 2011 BMW offered 2 generations of the 1 Series 5-door Hatchback. Air conditioning compressor oil capacity may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.