Engine oil capacity · with filter
4.5–6.9US qt · 4.25–6.5 L
5W-30 · varies by engine — see the per-engine table below
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.5–6.9 US qt · 4.25–6.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.4–8.6 US qt · 7–8.1 L |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Wheel-nut torque | 103 lb-ft · 140 N·m |
Per-engine engine-oil, coolant and transmission-fluid capacities for the BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) (2015 – 2018), read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited per value. Oil figures are the service-refill quantity with a new filter; where the generation offers more than one engine the figures differ — match the row to your engine.
Per-engine fluids 4 engines
| Engine | Engine oil (with filter) | Oil viscosity | Oil spec / standard | Coolant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38A15A | 4.5 US qt · 4.25 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-30 Verified[1] | BMW Longlife-01 Verified[1] | 8.1 US qt · 7.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| B47D20 | 5.3 US qt · 5 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-30 Verified[1] | BMW Longlife-04 Verified[1] | 7.4 US qt · 7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| B58B30A | 6.9 US qt · 6.5 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-30 Verified[1] | BMW Longlife-01 Verified[1] | 8.2 US qt · 7.8 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| B48B20 | 5.5 US qt · 5.25 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-30 Verified[1] | BMW Longlife-01 Verified[1] | 8.6 US qt · 8.1 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
Drain & wheel torque 2
Related verified specs
| Engine code | B38 · B48 · B58 (petrol) · B47 (diesel) |
|---|
Full specifications, dimensions and all engines → BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) overview
Frequently asked
- What is the engine oil capacity of the BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI) (2015 – 2018)?
- Engine oil capacity (with filter) is 5.3 US qt · 5 L, varying by engine — see the per-engine table above, verified from the owner's manual and cited.
- What is the coolant capacity of the BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)?
- Coolant system capacity is 8.1 US qt · 7.7 L, verified from the owner's manual.
- What is the wheel-nut (lug) torque for the BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30 LCI)?
- Wheel-nut torque is 140 Nm, verified from the owner's manual.
Sources
- BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual (part 01 40 2 960 440, edition II/2015)BMW AG online-edition handbook for the F30 LCI (2015-2018) 3 Series sedan; held via a public OM aggregator; oil spec/viscosity/brake fluid/engine identityRetrieved 2026-11-06
- OEM workshop data — BMW 3 Series (F30 LCI)Per-engine oil/coolant capacities + drain/wheel-bolt torque; cross-verified against the held BMW OMRetrieved 2026-11-06