BMW M3 (E92)

The only M3 generation powered by a high-revving, naturally aspirated V8. The E92 coupe remains a high-water mark for hydraulic steering feedback and linear power delivery. Dive into our complete technical hub for the S65 engine, featuring critical torque specs, fluid capacities, and essential maintenance resources.

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Engine Oil & Filter

Engine Oil Filter P/N:

11427837997

Engine Oil Weight (OEM):

10W-60
10W-60

Engine Oil Capacity:

9.3 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:

12.0 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:

DCTF-1

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Full Service):

9.5 qts

Automatic Transmission Oil Capacity (Drain & Fill):

5.0 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:

Data Unavailable

Manual Transmission Oil

Manual Transmission Oil Type:

MTF-LT-2

Manual Transmission Oil Capacity:

2.1 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

1065 mm (6PK1065)

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

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