- Engine: Engine Code. A sequence of letters and numbers. This includes the engine block type and engine family, but may also include other information.
- Capacity: Capacity/Filter capacity in litres(liters). Engine oil fill quantity (Service fill).
- Intervals: Oil Change Intervals (use: normal). Engine oil should be changed at the latest after this time or after miles/km, whichever comes first.
The oil filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed, unless the car’s owner’s manual recommends otherwise.
Model: BMW Z3, E36 (1995 – 2002) (USA)
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Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
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Z3 1.9 (1995 – 2000) | M44 B19 | 5 | n/a |
Z3 2.5 (1996 – 2000) | M52 | 6.5 | 20 000 km/ 24 months |
Z3 2.5i (2000 – 2002) | M54 B25 | 6.5 | 20 000 km/ 24 months |
Z3 2.8 (1996 – 2000) | M52 B28 | 6.5 | n/a |
Z3 3.0i (2000 – 2003) | M54 B30 | 6.5 | 20 000 km/ 24 months |
Z3 M (1997 – 2000) | S52B32 | 5.5 | n/a |
Z3 M (2000 – 2003) | S54B32 | 5.5 | n/a |
Model: BMW Z4 Roadster, E85 (2002 – 2009) (USA)
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Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
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Z4 2.5i (2002 – 2006) | M54 B25 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
Z4 3.0i (2002 – 2006) | M54 B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
Z4 3.0i (2005 – 2009) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
Z4 3.0si (2005 – 2009) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
Z4 M Roadster (2005 – 2009) | S54B32 | 5.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
Model: BMW Z4 Coupé, E86 (2004 – 2009) (USA)
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Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
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Z4 3.0si (2005 – 2009) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
Z4 M Coupé (2005 – 2009) | S54B32 | 5.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
Model: BMW Z4 Roadster, E89 (2009 – 2017) (USA)
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Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
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Z4 sDrive28i (2011 – 2017) | N20B20A | n/a | n/a |
Z4 sDrive30i (2008 – 2011) | N52B30 | 6.5 | n/a |
Z4 sDrive35i (2008 – 2011) | N54B30 | 6.5 | n/a |
Z4 sDrive35i (2011 – 2017) | N54B30 | 6.5 | n/a |
Z4 sDrive35is (2009 – 2011) | N54B30T | 6.5 | n/a |
Z4 sDrive35is (2011 – 2017) | N54B30T | 6.5 | n/a |
Model: BMW Z8, E52 (1999 – 2003)
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Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
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Z8 (1999 – 2003) | S62 | 7.5 | n/a |