BMW 3 series, E30 (USA)

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E30 (USA) coolant capacity ranges from 7 to 11 liters. Service intervals include checks at 15000 miles or 12 months and changes at 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 11 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
325iX (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
M3 (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Capacity 9,5 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
325e (1986-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
325es (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
325i (1986-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
325is (1986-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
325es (1985-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
325i (1985-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
318i (1984-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
325e (1983-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
318i (1982-1984)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months

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