BMW 3 series, E46 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E46 (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,5 to 9 liters. The data covers 13 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
325i (132 kW) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
325xi (141 kW) (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
330xi (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
320i (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
325i (141 kW) (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
325i (141 kW) (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
325i (141 kW) (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF GS6S37BZ SMG 6/1
330i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
330i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
330i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF GS6S37BZ SMG 6/1
M3 (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: Getrag S6S 420G SMG 6/1
323i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
328i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1

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