- Engine: Engine Code. A sequence of letters and numbers. This includes the engine block type and engine family, but may also include other information.
- Capacity: Capacity/Filter capacity in litres(liters). Engine oil fill quantity (Service fill).
- Intervals: Oil Change Intervals (use: normal). Engine oil should be changed at the latest after this time or after miles/km, whichever comes first.
The oil filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed, unless the car's owner's manual recommends otherwise.
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Model: E30, E36, E46, E90, E91, E92, E93Production years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
 | Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3 (1989 – 1992) | 4.4 / 0.3 | ||
| M3 (1992 – 1995) | S50 | 7 | |
| M3 (1995 – 1999) | S50/S52 | 5.5 | |
| M3 (1999 – 2006) | S54 | 5.5 | 20 000 km / 24 months |
| M3 CSL (2002 – 2004) | S54 | 5.5 | 20 000 km / 24 months |
| M3 (2007 – 2013) | S65B40 | 8.8 / 0.4 | 25 000 km / 24 months |
| M3 GTS (2010 – 2011) | S65B44 | 8.8 / 0.4 | 25 000 km / 24 months |
| M3 CRT (2011 – 2012) | S65B44 | 8.8 / 0.4 | 25 000 km / 24 months |
| M3 (2007 – 2013) | S65B40 | 8.8 / 0.4 | 25 000 km / 24 months |
| M3 (2014 – ) | S55B30 | 6.5 | 30 000 km / 24 months |