For 2007 3 Series Coupe Third generation BMW recommends to use: BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-01 FE, BMW Longlife-04, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 75W-140, API GL5, and SAE 80W-90 and genuine OEM consumables with following part numbers: 81 22 9 400 272, and 83 29 0 429 576. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreEngine oil specification
expand_more316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12)
Variant 1
BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3
BMW Longlife-04
expand_more320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.11–2007.6)
Variant 1
BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3
BMW Longlife-04
expand_more325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.3–2013.12)
Variant 1
BMW Longlife-04
Variant 2
BMW Longlife-01
expand_more325 i (2006.6–2010.12)
Variant 1
BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3
BMW Longlife-04
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 201 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12)
Variant 1
BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3
BMW Longlife-04
expand_moreAll other modifications
Variant 1
BMW Longlife-04
Variant 2
BMW Longlife-01
Variant 3
BMW Longlife-01 FE
expand_moreEngine oil viscosity
expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12)
BMW Longlife 04
SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40
expand_more325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.3–2013.12)
expand_more335 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2013.12)
With LSD (self-blocking differential)
SAE 75W-140, API GL5
Without LSD (self-blocking differential)
SAE 80W-90, API GL5
BMW recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2007 3 Series Coupe.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series Coupe service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.