BMW 3 series, E46 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E46 (USA) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0.6 to 1.2 liters depending on the configuration. The data covers 17 different configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 325i (132 kW) (2002-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 325i (132 kW) (2002-2005)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325xi (141 kW) (2001-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 325xi (141 kW) (2001-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 325xi (141 kW) (2001-2005)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 330xi (2001-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 330xi (2001-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 330xi (2001-2005)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 320i (2000-2005)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 325i (141 kW) (2000-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 325i (141 kW) (2000-2006)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 330i (2000-2006)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • M3 (2000-2006)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 323i (1998-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 323i (1998-2000)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 328i (1998-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 328i (1998-2000)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter

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