BMW 3 series, E30 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E30 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2 to 3 liters. Service intervals follow a flexible on board maintenance system. The data covers 21 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
318is (1989-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
316i (1988-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
316i with catalyst (1988-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: GM 4/1
318i with catalyst (1988-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
324d (1988-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
324td (1988-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
325i (1988-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
325iX (1988-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4/1
316 (1987-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
318i (1987-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
320i (1987-1991)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
324d (1986-1988)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4/1
325e (1986-1988)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4/1
325i (1986-1988)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4/1
325iX (1986-1988)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4/1
323i (1984-1986)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
318i (1983-1987)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
320i (1983-1987)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
320i (1983-1987)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
316 (1982-1987)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
323i (1982-1984)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1

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