BMW 3 series, E36 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E36 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,9 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals include normal use and flexible use via the on board maintenance system. The data covers 46 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 316i Compact (1999-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 316i Compact (1999-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 323ti Compact (1997-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 323ti Compact (1997-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 318tds (1996-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 318tds Compact (1996-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 318tds Compact (1996-1999)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 325td (1996-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325td (1996-1999)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 318is (1995-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 318ti Compact (1995-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 318ti Compact (1995-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 325tds (1995-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325tds (1995-1999)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • M3 (1995-1999)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 318tds (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 318tds Compact (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 318tds Compact (1994-1996)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 318ti Compact (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 318ti Compact (1994-1996)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 320i (1994-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 320i (1994-1999)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 323i (1994-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 323i (1994-1999)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 328i (1994-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 328i (1994-1999)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 316i (1993-1999)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 316i (1993-1999)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 316i Compact (1993-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 316i Compact (1993-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • 325tds (1993-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325tds (1993-1995)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 318i (1992-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 318i (1992-2000)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 318is (1992-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • M3 (1992-1995)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 316i (1991-1994)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 316i (1991-1994)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 320i (1991-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 320i (1991-1995)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 325i (1991-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325i (1991-1995)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325td (1991-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 325td (1991-1995)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 318i (1990-1994)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • 318i (1990-1994)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter

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