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2016 Bmw X3 Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
— PAG 46 Note: See Underhood Decal for oil capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Brake Fluid
— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil
— Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
Engine Coolant (sDrive28i,xDrive28i,Gas)
7.93 QTS. (7.5 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas)
5.10 QTS. (4.82 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (Diesel)
9.51 QTS. (8.99 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Diesel)
5.49 QTS. (5.19 L) — BMW Diesel Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-12 FE Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (xDrive35i)
10.15 QTS. (9.6 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)
6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-01 FE Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
Notes
- →See Underhood Decal for oil capacity.
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →Approximate capacity.
- →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
- →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
- →As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
- →Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze (according to manufacturer's recommendations). Mix the washer fluid before adding it to the reservoir.
This vehicle's factory manual
The spec is above. This opens the 2016 Bmw factory books so you can go into the X3 procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Bmw X3?
- The 2016 Bmw X3 fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: — PAG 46 Note: See Underhood Decal for oil capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid: 8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3, Brake Fluid: — BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity, Differential Gear Oil: — Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988., Engine Coolant (sDrive28i,xDrive28i,Gas): 7.93 QTS. (7.5 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts)., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas): 5.10 QTS. (4.82 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity., Engine Coolant (Diesel): 9.51 QTS. (8.99 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts)., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Diesel): 5.49 QTS. (5.19 L) — BMW Diesel Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-12 FE Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity., Engine Coolant (xDrive35i): 10.15 QTS. (9.6 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts)., Engine Oil (3.0L Eng): 6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-01 FE Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Bmw X3 take?
- The 2016 Bmw X3 takes — PAG 46 Note: See Underhood Decal for oil capacity..