BMW 3 series, E36 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E36 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,1 to 1,9 liters. Service intervals include normal use and flexible use via the on board maintenance system. 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 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
323ti Compact (1997-2001)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318tds (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318tds Compact (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
325td (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318is (1995-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318ti Compact (1995-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
325tds (1995-1999)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
M3 (1995-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: Getrag S6S 420G 6/1
318tds (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318tds Compact (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318ti Compact (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
320i (1994-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
323i (1994-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
328i (1994-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
316i (1993-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
316i Compact (1993-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
325tds (1993-1995)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318i (1992-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318is (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
M3 (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
316i (1991-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
320i (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
325i (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
325td (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
318i (1990-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1

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