BMW 3 series, G20 / G21 / G80/ G81 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 3 series, G20 / G21 / G80/ G81 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,6 to 1 liter. Service intervals include normal and flexible on board maintenance system options. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • M3 Competition xDrive PF (390 kW) (2024- )
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Code: 170AL
  • M3 Competition xDrive PF (390 kW) (2024- )
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 225M SA2T4
  • M3 CS xDrive PF (405 kW) (2023-2024)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Code: 170AL
  • M3 CS xDrive PF (405 kW) (2023-2024)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: SA2T4
  • Alpina B3 xDrive PF (364 kW) (2022-2024)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Code: 170AL
  • Alpina B3 xDrive PF (364 kW) (2022-2024)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 215 LWS SA2T4
  • Alpina D3S Mild-Hybrid xDrive (261 kW) (2022-2024)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 215 LWS SA2T4
  • M3 Competition PF (375 kW) (2021-2024)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Code: 170AL
  • M3 Competition PF (375 kW) (2021-2024)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: SA2T4
  • M3 Competition xDrive PF (375 kW) (2021-2024)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Code: 170AL
  • M3 Competition xDrive PF (375 kW) (2021-2024)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: SA2T4
  • M3 PF (353 kW) (2021-2024)
  • Rear
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: SA2T4

Other Systems