For 2013 X1 First generation LCI BMW recommends to use: BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-01 FE, BMW Longlife-04, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30, and SAE 5W-40. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
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expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2009.3–2015.6)
Variant 1 BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2 BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3 BMW Longlife-04
expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)
Variant 1 BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2 BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3 BMW Longlife-04
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Variant 1 BMW Longlife-04
Variant 2 BMW Longlife-01
Variant 3 BMW Longlife-01 FE
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expand_moresDrive 16 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 141 HP engine (2013.3–2015.6)
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2009.3–2015.6)
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_moresDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
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BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40

BMW recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2013 X1.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 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 2013 BMW X1 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW X1 First generation LCI model years

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