BMW 3 Series
Maintenance specs for 10 variants of the BMW 3 Series — from 1985 to 2026.
1985–1991 BMW 3 Series
2.5L I6 (M20B25) · RWD
168 hp / 164 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidBMW MTF LT-1
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity1.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity28 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1992–1999 BMW 3 Series
2.5L I6 (M50B25) · RWD
189 hp / 181 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidBMW MTF LT-2
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity1.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity28 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Fuel
Tank16.6 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
1999–2006 BMW 3 Series
2.5L I6 (M54B25) · RWD
184 hp / 175 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 5HP-18/19
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity28 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Fuel
Tank16.6 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
1999–2006 BMW 3 Series
3.0L I6 (M54B30) · RWD
225 hp / 214 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 5HP-18/19
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity28 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Fuel
Tank16.6 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2006–2012 BMW 3 Series
3.0L I6 (N52) · RWD
230 hp / 200 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 6HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity28 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Fuel
Tank16.1 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2007–2012 BMW 3 Series
3.0L I6 Twin-Turbo (N54) · RWD
300 hp / 300 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 6HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity28 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank16.1 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2012–2019 BMW 3 Series
2.0L I4 Turbo (N20) · RWD
241 hp / 258 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 8HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.1 qt
Fuel
Tank15.8 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2012–2019 BMW 3 Series
3.0L I6 Turbo (N55) · RWD
300 hp / 300 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 8HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.3 qt
Fuel
Tank15.8 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2019–2026 BMW 3 Series
2.0L I4 Turbo (B48) · RWD
255 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 8HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.1 qt
Fuel
Tank15.6 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2019–2026 BMW 3 Series
3.0L I6 Turbo (B58) · AWD
382 hp / 369 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 8HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Front capacity0.6 qt
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.3 qt
Transfer Case
FluidBMW TF 0870
Capacity0.7 qt
Fuel
Tank15.6 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi