BMW Z3, E36 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW Z3, E36 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0.9 to 1.1 liter, 1.4 to 1.7 liter, and 1.4 liter depending on configuration. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Z3 1.9i (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9-1,1 liter
  • Code: 168N
  • Z3 1.9i (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Code: 188N
  • Z3 2.2i (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Code: 188N
  • Z3 3.0i (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Code: 188N
  • Z3 M (2000-2003)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Z3 2.0i (1999-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Code: 188N
  • Z3 M (1997-2000)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Z3 2.8i (1996-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Code: 188N
  • Z3 1.8i (1995-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9-1,1 liter
  • Code: 168N
  • Z3 1.8i (1995-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Code: 188N
  • Z3 1.9i (1995-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9-1,1 liter
  • Code: 168N
  • Z3 1.9i (1995-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4-1,7 liter
  • Code: 188N

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