BMW 3 series, E46 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E46 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,5 to 9 liters. Service intervals are flexible based on the on board maintenance system. The data covers 33 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
316i (2004-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
316i (2004-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Code: ZF 5/1
318i (2004-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
330d (2003-2004)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
330xd (2003-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
318d (2002-2004)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
M3 CSL (2002-2004)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: Getrag S6S 420G SMG 6/1
316i (2001-2004)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
316i (2001-2004)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Code: ZF 5/1
318d (2001-2003)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
318i (2001-2004)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
320D (2001-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
320i (2001-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
320i (2001-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Code: ZF 5/1
325xi (2001-2005)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
330xi (2001-2005)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
325i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
325i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
325i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF GS6S37BZ SMG 6/1
330i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
330i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
330i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF GS6S37BZ SMG 6/1
330xd (2000-2003)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
  • 316i (1999-2001)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
330d (1999-2003)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
M3 (1999-2006)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: Getrag S6S 420G SMG 6/1
  • 318i (1998-2001)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
320D (1998-2002)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
320i (1998-2001)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
320i (1998-2001)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Code: ZF 5/1
323i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
323i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
328i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1

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