Recommended Engine Oil for the BMW Z3. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on BMW Z3 engine oil for 1 generation and 14 modifications produced from 1995 to 2003 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Z3 Generations
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Z3 E36 (1995-2003)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Z3 1.8i 4 L - 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40, 5W-30
Z3 1.9 5 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 1.9i 4 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 1.9i 5 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 2.0i 6,5 L 20000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 2.2i 6,5 L 20000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 2.5 6,5 L 20000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 2.5i 6,5 L 20000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 2.8 6,5 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 2.8i 6,5 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 3.0i 6,5 L 20000 km/ 24 months -
Z3 3.0i 6,5 L 20000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z3 M 5,5 L - 10W-60
Z3 M 5,5 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
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