BMW Z3
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the BMW Z3 — from 1996 to 2002.
1996–2002 BMW Z3
2.5L I6 (M52B25) · RWD
170 hp / 181 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidBMW MTF LT-2
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity1.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.1 qt
Fuel
Tank13.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
1996–2002 BMW Z3
3.0L I6 (M54B30) · RWD
225 hp / 214 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 5HP-18/19
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Fuel
Tank13.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi