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2001 BMW Z3 2D Convertible, 3.0 3, Standard

Fluid Capacities (V8)

2001 BMW Z3 2D Convertible, 3.0 3, StandardSECTION Fluid Capacities (V8)

FLUID CAPACITIES (V8)

Application

Quantity

2000-01

Crankcase (Includes Filter) ⁽¹⁾

6.9 Qts. (6.5L)

X5 & 750iL

8.5 Qts (8.0L)

All Others

8.0 Qts (7.5L)

Cooling System ⁽²⁾⁽³⁾

12.7 Qts. (12.0L)

Manual Transmission (Dexron-II) ⁽²⁾⁽⁴⁾

1.3 Qts. (1.2L)

Automatic Transmission ⁽²⁾⁽⁴⁾

6.0 Qts. (5.7L)

Rear Axle ⁽²⁾⁽⁴⁾⁽⁵⁾

540i

1.8 Qts. (1.7L)

740i & 740iL

2.0 Qts. (1.9L)

⁽¹⁾	M5 & Z8 manufactured before 3-2000 use 10-60 Synthetic oil. All others use BMW 5W-30 High Performance Synthetic Oil.

⁽²⁾	Quantity is approximate.

⁽³⁾	Manufacturer recommends BMW coolant (88 88 6 900 316).

⁽⁴⁾	Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TYPE

⁽⁵⁾	All models use synthetic final drive oil. On models without multi-plate limited-slip differential, or with viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 9 407 768). On models without viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 1 470 080).

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.