For 2012 X1 First generation LCI BMW recommends to use: BMW Longlife-01, and BMW Longlife-04 engine oils. To select the right engine oil see the table below.

How much engine oil you need to put into 2012 X1 depends on conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
sDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2009.3–2015.6) 4.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-01
sDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6) 4.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-01
sDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6) 5.28 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
xDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6) 5.81 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
expand_morexDrive 25 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP at 6600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2010.1–2015.6)
With additional oil cooler 7.4 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
Otherwise 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
xDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2011.4–2015.6) 5.81 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)
With additional oil cooler 7.4 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
Otherwise 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04
All other modifications 5.49 US qt.
Engine oil: BMW Longlife-04

Replacing engine oil in your 2012 BMW X1 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 2012 BMW X1 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 X1 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 2012 BMW X1 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2012 BMW X1 generations

In 2012 BMW offered 2 generations of the X1. Engine oil capacity may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW X1 First generation LCI model years

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