Contents
- 1982 – 1994 BMW 318 E30 Oil Capacity
- 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 BMW 318i E36 Oil Capacity
- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 BMW 318i E46 Oil Capacity
- 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BMW 318i E90/E91/E92/E93 Oil Capacity
- 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 BMW 318i F30/F31/F34 Oil Capacity
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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 |
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Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart | 12,938 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
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Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT | 10,327 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
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Mobil 1 (120766) Extended Performance 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart | 954 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
Best 5W-40 Motor Oil:
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Euro Formula 5W-40 - 1 Quart - 6 Pack | 16,194 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
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Castrol 06249 Edge 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack | 12,040 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
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Mobil 1 122094 5W-40 Formula M Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle 6 Pack | 277 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 |
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Castrol 03100 GTX High Mileage 5W-20 Motor Oil - 5 Quart | 13,082 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
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Pennzoil High Mileage Conventional 5W-20 Motor Oil for Vehicles Over 75K Miles (5-Quart,... | 658 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
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Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil 5 QT | 13,359 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Castrol 03102 GTX High Mileage 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart | 12,938 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
|
Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT | 10,327 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
|
Mobil 1 (120766) Extended Performance 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart | 954 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Euro Formula 5W-40 - 1 Quart - 6 Pack | 16,194 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
|
Castrol 06249 Edge 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack | 12,040 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
|
Mobil 1 122094 5W-40 Formula M Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle 6 Pack | 277 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT | 10,354 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
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Castrol 03093 GTX 10W-30 Conventional Motor Oil - 5 Quart | 4,791 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
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Pennzoil - 550045214 Conventional 10W-30 Motor Oil (5-Quart, Single-Pack) | 615 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 | 12,938 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
|
Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT | 10,327 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
|
Mobil 1 (120766) Extended Performance 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart | 954 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Euro Formula 5W-40 - 1 Quart - 6 Pack | 16,194 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
|
Castrol 06249 Edge 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack | 12,040 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
|
Mobil 1 122094 5W-40 Formula M Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle 6 Pack | 277 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Mobil 1 - 153669 Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40 5 Quart, 120760 | 1,582 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
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Castrol 03101 EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 quart, 1 pack | 5,901 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
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Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 0W-40 Motor Oil (1 Quart, Case of 6) (550040856-6PK) | 5,591 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 | 12,938 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
|
Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5 QT | 10,327 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
|
Mobil 1 (120766) Extended Performance 5W-30 Motor Oil - 5 Quart | 954 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Euro Formula 5W-40 - 1 Quart - 6 Pack | 16,194 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
|
Castrol 06249 Edge 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack | 12,040 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
|
Mobil 1 122094 5W-40 Formula M Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle 6 Pack | 277 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Mobil 1 - 153669 Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40 5 Quart, 120760 | 1,582 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 2 |
|
Castrol 03101 EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 quart, 1 pack | 5,901 Reviews | Check Today's Price |
| 3 |
|
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 0W-40 Motor Oil (1 Quart, Case of 6) (550040856-6PK) | 5,591 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.
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