BMW 3 series, E46 (USA)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E46 (USA) manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 1 to 1,9 liters. The data covers 11 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 1,1 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: Getrag S5D 250G 5/1
325xi (141 kW) (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF S5D 310Z / 320Z 5/1
330xi (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF S5D 310Z / 320Z 5/1
  • 330xi (2001-2005)
  • With MTF-LT2 label
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF GS6-37BZ/DZ 6/1
320i (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1-1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
325i (141 kW) (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1-1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
330i (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF S5D 310Z / 320Z 5/1
  • 330i (2000-2006)
  • With MTF-LT2 label
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF GS6-37BZ/DZ 6/1
M3 (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: Getrag S6S 420G 6/1
323i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1-1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
328i (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: ZF S5D 310Z / 320Z 5/1

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