BMW 3 series, E30 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E30 (USA) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,7 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals include checking every 15000 miles or 12 months and changing every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 17 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 325iX (1987-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter (Dry fill)
  • 325e (1986-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325e (1986-1988)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325es (1986-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325es (1986-1987)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325i (1986-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325i (1986-1991)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325is (1986-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325is (1986-1991)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325es (1985-1986)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325es (1985-1986)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325i (1985-1986)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325i (1985-1986)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 318i (1984-1985)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325e (1983-1986)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 325e (1983-1986)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • 318i (1982-1984)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months

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