BMW Z3, E36 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW Z3, E36 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1-1.1 liters to 1.2-1.3 liters. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

Type	Specifications
Z3 1.9i (2000-2003) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1-1,1 liter Code: S5D 250G 5/1
Z3 2.2i (2000-2003) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1-1,1 liter Code: S5D 250G 5/1
Z3 3.0i (2000-2003) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2-1,3 liter Code: ZF S5D 310Z / 320Z 5/1
Z3 M (2000-2003) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2-1,3 liter Code: ZF S5D 310Z / 320Z 5/1
Z3 2.0i (1999-2000) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1-1,1 liter Code: S5D 250G 5/1
Z3 M (1997-2000) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2-1,3 liter Code: ZF S5D 310Z / 320Z 5/1
Z3 2.8i (1996-2000) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2-1,3 liter Code: ZF S5D 310Z / 320Z 5/1
Z3 1.8i (1995-2000) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1-1,1 liter Code: S5D 250G 5/1
Z3 1.9i (1995-2000) With MTF-LT2 label	Use: Normal Capacity 1-1,1 liter Code: S5D 250G 5/1