Engine oil capacity · with filter
4.4–6.9US qt · 4.2–6.5 L
5W-30 · varies by engine — see the per-engine table below
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.4–6.9 US qt · 4.2–6.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.1–8.0 US qt · 6.7–7.6 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) (2012 – 2015), 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 5 engines
| Engine | Engine oil (with filter) | Oil viscosity | Oil spec / standard | Coolant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N13B16 | 4.4 US qt · 4.2 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-30 Verified[1] | BMW Longlife-01 Verified[1] | 7.1 US qt · 6.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| N47D20 | 5.5 US qt · 5.2 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 |
| N55B30A | 6.9 US qt · 6.5 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-30 Verified[1] | BMW Longlife-01 Verified[1] | 7.6 US qt · 7.2 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| N20B20 | 5.3 US qt · 5 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-30 Verified[1] | BMW Longlife-01 Verified[1] | 8.0 US qt · 7.6 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| N57D30 | 6.9 US qt · 6.5 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 5W-30 Verified[1] | BMW Longlife-04 Verified[1] | 7.6 US qt · 7.2 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
Drain & wheel torque 2
Related verified specs
| Engine code | N13 · N20 · N55 (petrol) · N47 · N57 (diesel) |
|---|
Full specifications, dimensions and all engines → BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) overview
Frequently asked
- What is the engine oil capacity of the BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) (2012 – 2015)?
- Engine oil capacity (with filter) is 6.9 US qt · 6.5 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)?
- Coolant system capacity is 7.1 US qt · 6.7 L, verified from the owner's manual.
- What is the wheel-nut (lug) torque for the BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30)?
- Wheel-nut torque is 140 Nm, verified from the owner's manual.
Sources
- BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual (part 01402911383, edition 06/2013)BMW AG owner's handbook for the F30-era 3 Series (sedan/coupe/convertible); held via a public OM aggregator; oil spec/viscosity/brake fluid/engine identityRetrieved 2026-11-06
- OEM workshop data — BMW 3 Series (F30)Per-engine oil/coolant capacities + drain/wheel-bolt torque; cross-verified against the held BMW OMRetrieved 2026-11-06