BMW 3 series, E36 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E36 (USA) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,1 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals occur every 50000 miles or 24 months. Data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 318i (1995-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 168N
  • 318is (1995-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 168N
  • 318ti (1995-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 168N
  • 328i (1995-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 188N
  • 328is (1995-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 188N
  • 318ti (1994-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 168N
  • 325i (1992-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 188N
  • 325is (1992-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 188N
  • 318i (1991-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 168N
  • 318is (1991-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 168N
  • 325i (1991-1992)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 188N
  • 325is (1991-1992)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 188N

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