For 2008 3 Series M3 Sedan Fifth generation BMW recommends to use: HB4 12V 51W P22d, WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d interference, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, H21W 12V 21W BAY9s, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1, PY24W 12V 24W PGU20, D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2, H7 12V 55W PX26d, W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, and H3 12V 55W PK22s. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreCornering light
expand_moreWith bi-xenon
With cornering light
H3 12V 55W PK22s
expand_moreDaytime running light
With bi-xenon
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Fog lamps
HB4 12V 51W P22d
expand_moreFront direction indicator
With bi-xenon
PY24W 12V 24W PGU20
expand_moreHigh beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
expand_moreParking light
With bi-xenon
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Side direction indicator
WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d interference
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Door light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Footwell light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Glove compartment light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Interior light
Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light
Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
expand_moreBack-up lamp
Tail light with light-emitting diodes
W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreLicense plate light
Taillight with bulbs
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreRear direction indicator
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp
H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
Stop lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreTail light
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan 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 M3 Sedan 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 2008 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan Fifth generation model years