BMW M3 (E30)

The absolute genesis of the M3 badge. Built to satisfy Group A touring car homologation rules, the high-revving S14 four-cylinder engine makes the E30 an absolute icon. Preserve this piece of motorsport history using our precise torque specs, factory fluid capacities, and restoration resources.

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Engine Oil & Filter

Engine Oil Filter P/N:

11421289397

Engine Oil Weight (OEM):

15W-50

Engine Oil Weight (Recommended):

15W-50

Engine Oil Capacity:

4.8 qts

Engine Oil Filter Canister Torque:

N/A

Engine Oil Drain Plug Torque:

25 ft-lbs

Cooling System

Coolant Type:

BMW Blue

Coolant Capacity:

11.0 qts

Transfer Case

Transfer Case Oil Type:

N/A

Transfer Case Oil Capacity:

N/A

Transfer Case Fill Plug Torque:

N/A

Transfer Case Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil & Filter

Automatic Transmission Oil Type:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Full Service):

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Drain & Fill):

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Filter Bolt Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Fill Plug Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Bolt Torque:

N/A

Manual Transmission Oil

Manual Transmission Oil Type:

Dexron III / MTF-LT-2

Manual Transmission Oil Capacity:

1.3 qts

Manual Transmission Oil Fill Plug Torque:

37 ft-lbs

Manual Transmission Oil Drain Plug Torque:

37 ft-lbs

Wheel Lug Nuts / Bolts

Wheel Lug Nut / Bolt Torque:

88 ft-lbs

Drive Belt

Drive Belt Length

Alternator: ~1010 mm (V-Belt)AC: ~810 mm (V-Belt)Power Steering: ~825 mm (V-Belt)

Rear Differential

Rear Differential Oil Type:

Castrol SAF-XJ

Rear Differential Oil Capacity:

1.8 qts

Rear Differential Fill Plug Torque:

45 ft-lbs

Rear Differential Drain Plug Torque:

45 ft-lbs

Front Differential

Front Differential Oil Type:

N/A

Front Differential Oil Capacity:

N/A

Front Differential Fill Plug Torque:

N/A

Front Differential Drain Plug Torque:

N/A
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