BMW M3 (E36)

A brilliant balance of analogue mechanical feel and smooth inline-six power, the E36 generation remains an exceptionally approachable entry point for track builds. Find all your chassis-specific data right here, featuring factory torque specs, engine and gearbox fluid capacities, and DIY resources.

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Engine Oil & Filter

Engine Oil Filter P/N:

11427833769

Engine Oil Weight (OEM):

15W-40
10W-60

Engine Oil Capacity:

7.0 qts

Engine Oil Filter Canister Torque:

18 ft-lbs

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:

Dexron III

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Full Service):

9.0 qts

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Drain & Fill):

4.5 qts

Automatic Transmission Oil Filter Bolt Torque:

N/A

Automatic Transmission Oil Fill Plug Torque:

25 ft-lbs

Automatic Transmission Oil Drain Plug Torque:

25 ft-lbs

Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Bolt Torque:

70 in-lbs

Manual Transmission Oil

Manual Transmission Oil Type:

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

1515 mm (6PK1515)

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