BMW 3 series, E36 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E36 (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 6,5 to 10,75 liters. Service intervals include changes every 24 or 36 months. The data covers 26 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
316i Compact (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
323ti Compact (1997-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
318tds (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
318tds Compact (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
325td (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter
  • Change 36 months
318is (1995-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
318ti Compact (1995-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
325tds (1995-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter
  • Change 36 months
M3 (1995-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,75 liter
  • Change 24 months
318tds (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
318tds Compact (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
318ti Compact (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
320i (1994-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
323i (1994-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
328i (1994-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
316i (1993-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
316i Compact (1993-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
325tds (1993-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter
  • Change 36 months
318i (1992-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
318is (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
M3 (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,75 liter
  • Change 24 months
316i (1991-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
320i (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
325i (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
325td (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter
  • Change 36 months
318i (1990-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 24 months

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