BMW X3, G01 / F97 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW X3, G01 / F97 (EU) models require automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 8,5 to 9,28 liters. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
X3 sDrive18d Mild-Hybrid (100 kW) (2020- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,28 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP51Z 8/1
X3 M40i PF (285 kW) (2019- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,28 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP51X 8/1
X3 sDrive18d Mild-Hybrid (110 kW) (2019- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,28 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP51Z 8/1
X3 xDrive20d (120 kW) (2019- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP50X 8/1
X3 xDrive20d (120 kW) (2018-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP50X 8/1
X3 xDrive20d (120 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP50X 8/1

Additional Notes

  • The BMW X3 G01/F97 automatic transmission fluid capacity falls into two distinct values across the listed configurations: 8.5 liters and 9.28 liters. The difference of nearly 0.8 liters reflects the use of different automatic transmission units across engine variants.
  • The 9.28-liter capacity applies to the X3 M40i PF (285 kW) and both sDrive18d Mild-Hybrid variants (100 kW and 110 kW), starting from 2019 and 2020 respectively. In automatic transmission servicing, a higher fluid capacity generally corresponds to a larger or more complex transmission assembly.
  • The X3 xDrive20d (120 kW) carries a 8.5-liter automatic transmission fluid capacity across all three of its listed production period entries, spanning configurations from 2017 onward. The consistent value across those entries indicates the same transmission unit is used throughout.
  • The xDrive20d (120 kW) appears under three separate year-range entries: 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and a third starting in 2019. Despite the overlapping year boundaries, the fluid capacity remains 8.5 liters in each case, suggesting the entries represent production or specification revisions rather than mechanical changes to the transmission.
  • All six configurations listed specify normal use conditions. In transmission fluid servicing, normal use typically refers to standard on-road driving without the elevated thermal or mechanical stress associated with severe-duty classifications such as towing, frequent stop-and-go traffic, or extreme temperatures.
  • The sDrive18d Mild-Hybrid variants share the same 9.28-liter capacity as the performance-oriented M40i PF (285 kW), despite the significant difference in power output between those engines. Transmission fluid capacity is determined by the gearbox unit itself rather than engine output, which accounts for this overlap.

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