BMW 3 series, E30 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E30 (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 6 to 12 liters. Service intervals include changes every 12 or 24 months. 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: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 24 months
M3 (1989-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Capacity 9,5 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Change 24 months
316i (1988-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 24 months
316i with catalyst (1988-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 24 months
318i with catalyst (1988-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 24 months
324d (1988-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
324td (1988-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
325i (1988-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
325iX (1988-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
316 (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 24 months
318i (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 24 months
320i (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
324d (1986-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 12 months
325e (1986-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
325i (1986-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 12 months
325iX (1986-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 12 months
323i (1984-1986)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Change 12 months
318i (1983-1987)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 12 months
320i (1983-1987)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Change 12 months
316 (1982-1987)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 12 months
323i (1982-1984)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Change 12 months

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