For 2005 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation BMW recommends to use: and genuine OEM compressor oil with a part number: 81 22 9 407 724. To select the right compressor oil see the table below.
How much compressor oil you need to put into 2005 3 Series Sedan depends on conditions listed below.
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Condition
Volume
expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
Denso 5SE12C compressor
5.07 US fl. oz.5.28 UK fl. oz.150 cc
Denso 6SBU14C compressor
6.09 US fl. oz.6.34 UK fl. oz.180 cc
Denso 6SEU14A compressor
5.07 US fl. oz.5.28 UK fl. oz.150 cc
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
Denso 7SBU17C compressor
4.06 US fl. oz.4.22 UK fl. oz.120 cc
Denso 7SEU17C compressor
6.09 US fl. oz.6.34 UK fl. oz.180 cc
expand_more328 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 251 HP engine (2005.7–2007.11)
Denso 7SBU17C compressor
4.06 US fl. oz.4.22 UK fl. oz.120 cc
Denso 7SEU17C compressor
6.09 US fl. oz.6.34 UK fl. oz.180 cc
expand_more330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 BMW 3 Series 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 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 2005 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2005 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations
In 2005 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Air conditioning compressor oil capacity may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.