BMW 3 series, E36 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E36 (USA) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3 to 8,8 liters. Service intervals occur every 50000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 7 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
318ti (1994-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A4S 310R (THM-R1) 4/1
325i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A4S 310R (THM-R1) 4/1
325is (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A4S 310R (THM-R1) 4/1
318i (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A4S 310R (THM-R1) 4/1
318is (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A4S 310R (THM-R1) 4/1
325i (1991-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A4S 310R (THM-R1) 4/1
325is (1991-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A4S 310R (THM-R1) 4/1

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