BMW M3 (E46)

Widely regarded as one of the finest sports cars ever built, the E46 M3 paired a legendary chassis with the high-revving, individual throttle body S54 engine. Access our master database for precise suspension torque specs, valve adjustment resources, and full fluid capacities.

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Engine Oil & Filter

Engine Oil Filter P/N:

11427833769

Engine Oil Weight (OEM):

10W-60
10W-60

Engine Oil Capacity:

5.8 qts

Engine Oil Filter Canister Torque:

18 ft-lbs

Engine Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft-lbs

Cooling System

Coolant Type:

BMW Blue

Coolant Capacity:

11.1 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:

MTF-LT-2

Manual Transmission Oil Capacity:

1.9 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

1460 mm (6PK1460)

Rear Differential

Rear Differential Oil Type:

Castrol SAF-XJ

Rear Differential Oil Capacity:

1.2 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