10 000 miles 12 months.
E46 m3 oil capacity.
But there is so much more happening below the surface that we can toss out the viscosity and recommend an oil that is simply better in all respects.
Quarts and liters include oil filter change.
According the experts at e46 fanatics a website dedicated to the 3 series this recommendation could cause mechanical problems as the oil filter included with new 2001 325i cars was not built to last 15 000 miles.
The oil pan capacity is approximate 8 3 liter.
New s54 inline 6 based on the european version bmw s50b32 cast iron cylinder block of this engine has been improved.
M3 2007 2013 s65b40.
20 000 km 24 months.
325xi 141 kw 2001 2005 m54 b25.
325i 141 kw 2000 2006 m54 b25.
25 000 km 24 months.
The service indicator on the dash will tell you when it s time for an oil service although some folks choose to do it more frequently such as every 7 500 or 10 000 miles.
This motor is the flagship of series m54 which included m54b22 m54b25 and m54b30.
In 2000 there was next bmw m3 in e46 body.
A bmw branded 10w60 is not a bad oil and we won t discourage you from using it.
Now in e46 m3 install only s54.
10 000 miles 12 months.
Replacement flushing of oil cooler lines etc.
Regular oil and filter changes are essential maintenance for the e46 m3 s high performance s54 engine.
In its original marketing material bmw suggested that new 325i owners could wait until up to 15 000 miles between oil changes.
All capacities listed in table above are in u s.
Neither the motor for north america not for europe used in this model.
The s50b30 was only used for the 1995 year model in the us the first year the e36 m3 was made available to the us market.
M3 csl 2002 2004 s54.
Bmw s54 engine reliability problems and repair.
328i 1998 2000.
M3 1999 2006 s54.
Be sure to use the correct oil.
S 11 93 u 02 rev.
See technical data group 11 for proper oil capacity for vehicles equipped with an engine oil cooler after repairs have been performed i e.
The following bmw e36 m3 oil change information is based on the us spec s50b30 and s52b32 engines.