BMW 3 series, E90 / E91 / E92 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, E90 / E91 / E92 (USA) models use differential fluid with capacities ranging from 0,6 liters to 1,2 liters. The data covers 23 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 335i, N55 (2010-2013)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215L
  • 335i xDrive, N55 (2010-2013)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 335i xDrive, N55 (2010-2013)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215L
  • 335is, N54 (2010-2013)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215L
  • 335d (2007-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215L
  • 335i, N54 (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215L
  • 335xi, N54 (2007-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 335xi, N54 (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215L
  • M3 (2007-2013)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,1 liter (Service fill)
  • 323i (2006-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 328i (2006-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 328i, SULEV (2006-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 328xi (2006-2012)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 328xi (2006-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 328xi, SULEV (2006-2012)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 328xi, SULEV (2006-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 323i (2005-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 330xi (2005-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 330xi (2005-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 325i (2004-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 325xi (2004-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 325xi (2004-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 330i (2004-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L

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