For 2011 1 Series 5-door Hatchback First generation LCI BMW recommends to use: BMW Longlife-04 engine oils. To select the right engine oil see the table below.

How much engine oil you need to put into 2011 1 Series 5-door Hatchback depends on the engine installed, and some other conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 A 114 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D4) 121 HP 5.81 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 A 121 HP 5.81 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 121 HP 5.81 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 A 134 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 134 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D4) 134 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 141 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D4) 141 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 A 141 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
M47 engine 5.81 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
N47 engine 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D4) 174 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 174 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 A 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 201 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 B 201 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 D 201 HP, 450 N⋅m at 1500 RPM 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 A 255 HP 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 AF 255 HP 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 BF 255 HP 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 B 255 HP at 6600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2500 RPM 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 A 261 HP 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 B 261 HP 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 BF 261 HP 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 AF 261 HP 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 89 HP 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
All other modifications 4.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04

Replacing engine oil in your 2011 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback is quite an easy task. It's a bit dirty, but everyone can handle it. It will take about 3060 minutes depends on your skill level and might save you $10$30 depends on the region you live in.

First unscrew the refill cap on the top of the engine. Use a ratchet with the correct size head to unscrew the drain plug on the engine oil pan located on the bottom side of the engine, and drain old oil. You might need to unscrew a few more screws to remove protection covers underneath your car to get access to the oil pan and the oil filter. Then using an oil filter wrench unscrew the old oil filter. Then lubricate a new filter rubber gasket with clean engine oil and install the new filter. Install a new drain plug, and with help of a funnel refill the engine with new engine oil.

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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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. Engine oil capacity may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback First generation LCI model years

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