2018 B46/B48 Engine BMW 330i/F30 Oil Service and Cabin/Air Filter replacement-TIMELAPSE/STEP BY STEP

This video covers how to do a general maintenance service on your 2018 BMW 330i which includes: change the oil, air filter, and microfilter (also known as a cabin filter). This vehicle is equipped with the B46/B48 engine, and can help as a guide but do your own due diligence. If you have any questions about this or any vehicle leave a comment below to start a discussion. The video is a timelapse to keep the video as short as possible while still providing enough information to complete the service.
Time Stamp/Steps:
0:00 Part 1: Begin Oil Service
0:49 Part 2: Replace Air Filter
1:20 Part 3: Finish Oil Service
4:32 Part 4: Replace Micro/Cabin Filter
7:12 Part 5: Replace Key Battery
Some of the tools used and recommended for the job
17mm 3/8 socket: amzn.to/3Llw79W
OTC Drain plug magnetic remover: amzn.to/44t8aX4
Gearwrench 3/8ths wobble extension(set): amzn.to/429XY49
Trim panel removal set (used as prying tool): amzn.to/40Q7fgh
Streamlight flashlight: amzn.to/3LJioLM
Pocket screwdriver (extremely useful for life): amzn.to/3VlWvFi
10mm Tekton 1/4 socket: amzn.to/3BJ9Kac
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legal disclaimer: although the repairs being performed are done by a BMW certified technician this should not be used as a complete guide to copy but only as a reference since not all BMW's are the same.
Song used:
Polaroid Memories by DivKid

[@jockobacumbo623]

Excellent video, just how I do it with the exception of the power tools. I do it all with hand tools so not to strip any threads. It looks like you do this professionally though. CR2450 battery for remote for anyone interested. Really appreciate the video! Liked and subscribed. Thanks

[@ALLBMW]

Thanks! Yeah I make a living from this and I completely understand your approach as well. You prioritize precision to eliminate any error and most of us in the field do as well but we use our power tools on the daily and build a muscle memory with those power tools similar to using hand tools. I've even done some tests with my power tools to get an idea of what they can and can't do. But I do appreciate your feedback and info. Glad to have you on board 🫡

[@ALLBMW]

Hope you enjoy this video and it helps out. Let me know what your thoughts are and if you have any suggestions, I would appreciate the feedback.

[@LarryMcLarrry]

Perfect video, just what I needed.

[@ALLBMW]

Thanks man. Glad it helped

[@eduarditogonzales4485]

I took a look under my 2018 , 230 xdrive and found a big nut for hex key , under a plastic cover, size 12 or above. The textile material doesn't have that window cut .Could be transmission oil release or its the motor oil nut?

[@ALLBMW]

Transmission drain/fill plugs are usually 8mm. And if you have a plastic oil pan you usually have a drain plug for your engine oil and it can only be a 10mm but I believe your oil pan is steel. The only thing I could think of would be the differential which would either have an 8mm or a 14mm hex drain plug. Other than that I would have to see it to kinda get a better idea of what it could be.

[@gabriellusung6804]

Have you replaced your transmission or diff fluid yet? Do you know many miles you would get them done at?

[@ALLBMW]

I’m not really sure about how often you should have your transmission/differential fluid done since it all depends on your driving habits. If you haven’t done those services after the car hits 100k miles then I would probably just leave it alone. In any case I would recommend you get your closest dealer/shop to give you their opinion on when it would be best considering all the details of your car.

[@Likgoo]

Could you provide the links to the engine and cabin air filters used? It seems like they were OEM

[@ALLBMW]

They are OEM. Wouldn't trust aftermarket oil filters tbh. I would stop by a BMW dealership to get the parts needed for your car. Let me know if you need more info

[@shutup1447]

@@ALLBMW hey, what’s the part number for the air filter?

[@ALLBMW]

The air filter part # for this car is 13 71 8 632 502

[@federicotorresbordils7624]

What OIL do you use on this engine ?
BimmerN53

[@ALLBMW]

On the engine that the video is on it takes 0W-20 part number: 83 21 2 457 111

[@raoulvandine7086]

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