BMW 3 series, E30 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E30 (USA) models utilize automatic transmission fluid with a refill capacity range of 2 to 3 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 15000 miles or 12 months and changes every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 10 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
325iX (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4HP22/H, 4HP22/EH 4/1
325e (1986-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4HP22, 4HP22EH 4/1
325es (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4HP22, 4HP22EH 4/1
325i (1986-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4HP22, 4HP22EH 4/1
325is (1986-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Code: ZF 4HP22, 4HP22EH 4/1
325es (1985-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4HP22, 4HP22EH 4/1
325i (1985-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4HP22, 4HP22EH 4/1
318i (1984-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
325e (1983-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4HP22, 4HP22EH 4/1
318i (1982-1984)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 3HP22 3/1

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