BMW 3 series, E30 (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E30 (EU) uses power steering fluid with a capacity range of 0,38 to 1,2 liters. Service intervals include flexible on board maintenance system and normal usage. The data covers 15 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • M3 (1989-1992)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 324d (1988-1991)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 324td (1988-1991)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325i (1988-1991)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 324d (1986-1988)
  • System, power steering/brake booster
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325e (1986-1988)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325i (1986-1988)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
325i (1986-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,38 liter
  • 325iX (1986-1988)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
325iX (1986-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,38 liter
  • 323i (1984-1986)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318i (1983-1987)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 320i (1983-1987)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 316 (1982-1987)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 323i (1982-1984)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter

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