BMW 3 series, E36 (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E36 (EU) power steering fluid capacity is 1,2 liters. Service intervals include normal use and flexible use via the on board maintenance system. The data covers 18 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 316i Compact (1999-2001)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 323ti Compact (1997-2001)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318is (1995-1999)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318ti Compact (1995-2001)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • M3 (1995-1999)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318ti Compact (1994-1996)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 320i (1994-1999)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 323i (1994-1999)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 328i (1994-1999)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 316i (1993-1999)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 316i Compact (1993-2001)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318i (1992-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318is (1992-1996)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • M3 (1992-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 316i (1991-1994)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 320i (1991-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325i (1991-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318i (1990-1994)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter

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