BMW 3 series, E46 (USA)

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E46 (USA) coolant specifications cover a capacity range of 6 to 8.4 liters. The data includes 9 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 8,4 liter
325xi (141 kW) (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,4 liter
330xi (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,4 liter
320i (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,4 liter
325i (141 kW) (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,4 liter
330i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,4 liter
M3 (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
323i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,4 liter
328i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,4 liter

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