BMW Z3, E36 (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

BMW Z3, E36 (EU) models use power steering fluid with a capacity ranging from 1 to 1.2 liters depending on configuration. The data covers 9 different configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Z3 1.9i (2000-2003)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Z3 2.2i (2000-2003)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Z3 3.0i (2000-2003)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Z3 M (2000-2003)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Z3 2.0i (1999-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Z3 M (1997-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Z3 2.8i (1996-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Z3 1.8i (1995-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Z3 1.9i (1995-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter

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