BMW 3 series, E30 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E30 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,7 to 2,7 liters. Service intervals follow a flexible on board maintenance system. The data covers 23 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 318is (1989-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • M3 (1989-1992)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • 316i (1988-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 316i with catalyst (1988-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 318i with catalyst (1988-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 324d (1988-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 324td (1988-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325i (1988-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325iX (1988-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • 325iX (1988-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 316 (1987-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 318i (1987-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 320i (1987-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 324d (1986-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 325e (1986-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325i (1986-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325iX (1986-1988)
  • Front
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • 325iX (1986-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 323i (1984-1986)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • 318i (1983-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • 320i (1983-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • 316 (1982-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • 323i (1982-1984)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Dry fill)

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