BMW
2 Series
Oil life reset & oil change capacity
Engines covered
2.0L Turbo · 3.0L Turbo I6
Model years
RESET STEPS
BMW Service Menu · covers model years 2014–2026
BMW, roughly 2004 and newer
- 1
With the ignition ON (engine off), open the vehicle-status / SERVICE menu in the cluster or iDrive.
- 2
Scroll to ENGINE OIL and select RESET.
- 3
Hold OK / confirm until the service interval resets.
- 4
Repeat for FRONT BRAKE or other items if you serviced them at the same time.
Oil needed for an oil change
5.3–6.9 qt (5.0–6.5 L)
Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.
Type of oil
0W-30 / 5W-30 full synthetic (BMW LL-01 / LL-17FE)
Oil filter part number
BMW 11427953129 · 11428575211
Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.
Where to buy
- 0W-30Buy on AmazonCheck price
- 5W-30Buy on AmazonCheck price
- BMW 11427953129Buy on AmazonCheck price
- BMW 11428575211Buy on AmazonCheck price
- Oil change kitBuy on AmazonCheck price
These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.
BEFORE YOU START
- Only reset the oil life after a real oil and filter change.
- Warm oil is hot — let the engine cool a few minutes before draining.
- Reset resets the internal interval timer; it doesn't change what's in the sump.