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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.
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.
- Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level.
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 982 1983 BMW 316 E21 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Oil capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 1.6 M10 engine | 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| 1.8 M10 engine | 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt | 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 |
1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 BMW 316 E30 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Oil capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 1.8 M10 engine | 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt | 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 |
| 1.6 – 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 |
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 BMW 316i E36 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Oil capacity (with filter) | Oil type |
| M40 engine | 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt | 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 |
| M43 engine | 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt | 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 |
| M43TU engine | 4.0 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt | 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40 |
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 BMW 316i E46 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Oil capacity with filter | Oil type |
| 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 |
| N46B18 engine | 4.25 l | 5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-40 |
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BMW 316i E90/E91/E92/E93 Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Oil capacity with filter | Oil type |
| N40/N45 engine | 4.25 l | 5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-40 |
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 BMW 316i F30/F31/F34 Oil Capacity
| Engine | Oil capacity with filter | Oil type |
| N13B16A engine | 4.5 l | 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-50 |
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.
It is generally believed that a Bavarian car has no moral right to be slow, clumsy and boring. Nevertheless, I have dared to carry out a risky experiment – not so much on the car, but on myself. The matter is that I was made for long run mainly along highways, moreover with decent overloading of interior and a boot.
