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Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk of damage to property. When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the correct oil rating. The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine. Only add the types of engine oil which are listed. 1982 – 1994 BMW 318 E30 Oil Capacity Engine Oil capacity (with filter) Oil type (viscosity grades) 1.8 M40 engine 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 1.8 L M42 16v I4 engine 5.0 l (5.3 US qt) 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 Best 5W-30 Motor Oil: # Preview Product Rating 1 Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart 14,476 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 5 Quart 5,046 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil - 550035091 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 Motor Oil (1-Quart, Single-Pack) 131 Reviews Check Today's Price Best 5W-40 Motor Oil: # Preview Product Rating 1 AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Euro Formula 5W-40 - 1 Quart - 6 Pack 17,161 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Castrol 06249 Edge 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack 12,728 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil - 550040834 Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil (1-Quart, Single-Pack) 538 Reviews Check Today's Price 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 BMW 318i E36 Oil Capacity Engine Oil capacity Oil type 1.8 L M40 engine 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 1.8 L M42 16v I4 engine 5.0 l (5.3 US qt) 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 1.9 L M44B19 engine 5.0 l (5.3 US qt) 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40, 10W-30 Oil Drain Plug Torque Specs: M12x1.5 - 19 ft/lbs M18x1.5 - 26 ft/lbs M22x1.5 - 45 ft/lbs # Preview Product Rating 1 Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil 5 QT 10,972 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Quaker State Motor Oil, Synthetic Blend 5W-20 (5-Quart, Single Pack) 681 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Castrol 03100 GTX High Mileage 5W-20 Motor Oil - 5 Quart 14,467 Reviews Check Today's Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart 14,476 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 5 Quart 5,046 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil - 550035091 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 Motor Oil (1-Quart, Single-Pack) 131 Reviews Check Today's Price # Preview Product Rating 1 AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Euro Formula 5W-40 - 1 Quart - 6 Pack 17,161 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Castrol 06249 Edge 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack 12,728 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil - 550040834 Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil (1-Quart, Single-Pack) 538 Reviews Check Today's Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Castrol 03093 GTX 10W-30 Conventional Motor Oil - 5 Quart 5,199 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT 9,274 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil 1 QT 3,476 Reviews Check Today's Price 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 BMW 318i E46 Oil Capacity Engine Oil capacity Oil type 1.9L 4-cyl engine M44B19 5.0 l (5.3 US qt) 5W-40, 0W-40, 5W-30, 0W-30 M43TU engine 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 N42 engine 4.25 l 5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-40 N46B20 engine 4.25 l (4.5 US qt) 5W-30 5W-40, 0W-40 M47 diesel engine 5.0 l (5.3 US qt) # Preview Product Rating 1 Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart 14,476 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 5 Quart 5,046 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil - 550035091 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 Motor Oil (1-Quart, Single-Pack) 131 Reviews Check Today's Price # Preview Product Rating 1 AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Euro Formula 5W-40 - 1 Quart - 6 Pack 17,161 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Castrol 06249 Edge 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack 12,728 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil - 550040834 Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil (1-Quart, Single-Pack) 538 Reviews Check Today's Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart 1,766 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Castrol 03101 EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 quart, 1 pack 6,297 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 0W-40 Motor Oil (1 Quart, Case of 6) (550040856-6PK) 5,968 Reviews Check Today's Price 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BMW 318i E90/E91/E92/E93 Oil Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Oil type N46B20 engine 4.25 l (4.5 US qt) 5W-30 5W-40, 0W-40 N43 engine 4.25 l (4.5 US qt) 5W-30 5W-40, 0W-40 M47TU2 engine 5.5 l (5.8 US qt) 5W-30 5W-40, 0W-40 N47 engine 5.2 l (5.5 US qt) 5W-30 5W-40, 0W-40 # Preview Product Rating 1 Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart 14,476 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 5 Quart 5,046 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil - 550035091 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 Motor Oil (1-Quart, Single-Pack) 131 Reviews Check Today's Price # Preview Product Rating 1 AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Euro Formula 5W-40 - 1 Quart - 6 Pack 17,161 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Castrol 06249 Edge 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack 12,728 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil - 550040834 Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil (1-Quart, Single-Pack) 538 Reviews Check Today's Price # Preview Product Rating 1 Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart 1,766 Reviews Check Today's Price 2 Castrol 03101 EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 quart, 1 pack 6,297 Reviews Check Today's Price 3 Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 0W-40 Motor Oil (1 Quart, Case of 6) (550040856-6PK) 5,968 Reviews Check Today's Price Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add too much engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, have the engine oil level corrected by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 BMW 318i F30/F31/F34 Oil Capacity Engine Oil capacity Oil type (viscosity grades) N47D20 diesel engine 5.2 l (5.5 US qt) 5W-40 Engine oil that is not changed in a timely fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not exceed the service data indicated in the vehicle. The engine oil consumption is dependent on your driving style and driving conditions. Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refuelling by taking a detailed measurement. The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations, for instance: Sporty driving style. Break-in of the engine. Idling of the engine. With the use of engine oil types that are classified as not suitable.