BMW 3 series, E36 (USA)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E36 (USA) uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 1.2 liter. The data covers 14 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 318i (1995-1998)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318is (1995-1998)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318ti (1995-1998)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 328i (1995-1998)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 328is (1995-1998)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • M3 (1995-1998)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318ti (1994-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • M3 (1994-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325i (1992-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325is (1992-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318i (1991-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 318is (1991-1995)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325i (1991-1992)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325is (1991-1992)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter

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