BMW 3 series, E21 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E21 (EU) differential fluid capacity is 0,95 liter. Service intervals include checking at 15000 km and changing at 30000 km. The data covers 18 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • 315 (1981-1983)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 315 (1981-1983)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 316 (1981-1982)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 316 (1981-1982)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 318i (1981-1982)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 318i (1981-1982)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 320/6 (1977-1982)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 320/6 (1977-1982)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 323i (1977-1982)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 323i (1977-1982)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 316 (1975-1980)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 316 (1975-1980)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 318 (1975-1980)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 318 (1975-1980)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 320 (1975-1977)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 320 (1975-1977)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 320i (1975-1977)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • 320i (1975-1977)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km

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