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2021 Bmw X3 Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2020-2021 (2020-2021).
Quick Answer
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 (3.0L Eng)
5.07 QTS. (4.79 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)
7.61 QTS. (7.2 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP51Z)
9.80 QTS. (9.27 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
4.45 QTS. (4.21 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
5.55 QTS. (5.25 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20
Notes
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
- →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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Bmw X3?
- The 2021 Bmw X3 fluid capacities are: 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 (3.0L Eng): 5.07 QTS. (4.79 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor, Engine Oil (3.0L Eng): 7.61 QTS. (7.2 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP51Z): 9.80 QTS. (9.27 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3, Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 4.45 QTS. (4.21 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor, Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 5.55 QTS. (5.25 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20.
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Bmw X3 take?
- The 2021 Bmw X3 takes — 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..