Park your car on a flat surface and make sure your engine is cool before going under the car. The oil pan should be on the center of the engine and will be a small pan that you can unscrew. Before draining the oil pan place a oil catch or oil tray underneath the cars oil pan so it can catch the oil that is being drained. Replace the oil into the engine before driving again.
10W30 oil is fine for that car. I also have a 1991 BMW 318i and my mechanic who worked for BMW for 20years says to as well.
What is the oil for a BMW e90 318i
A BMW 318i is a 1.8 liter car.
you need a factory scanner ,remove the bulb ,much easier
The type of oil used for a 1996 BMW 318i is 5W 40. This oil can be purchased at any auto parts store such as AutoZone or NAPA.
10W-30
4 litres
To reset the oil service light manually on a 1996 BMW 318i, disconnect the battery. Leave it unhooked for 10 to 20 minutes.
The BMW 318i has a tank inside the engine that houses the power steering fluid. This tank is near the oil cap.
How much oil does a BMW 318i hold a 93 model
climb under it an on the oil pan it has a screw an that's how you take change the oil in a 1997 BMW 313i
5 quarts