2010 BMW 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation LCI Fluid and Lubricant Specifications

For 2010 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation LCI BMW recommends to use: BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-01 FE, BMW Longlife-04, BMW Longlife-12 FE, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30, and SAE 5W-40 and genuine OEM consumables with following part numbers: 81 22 9 400 272, 83 29 0 429 576, 83 22 9 407 870, and 83 22 9 407 768. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreEngine oil specification
expand_more323 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2008.3–2011.12)
Variant 1 BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2 BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3 BMW Longlife-04
Variant 4 BMW Longlife-12 FE
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 208 HP engine (2006.1–2011.12)
Variant 1 BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2 BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3 BMW Longlife-04
Variant 4 BMW Longlife-12 FE
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
Variant 1 BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2 BMW Longlife-01 FE
Variant 3 BMW Longlife-04
Variant 4 BMW Longlife-12 FE
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
Variant 1 BMW Longlife-01
Variant 2 BMW Longlife-01 FE
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_more316 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2009.7–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.7–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2010.1–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_more323 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2008.3–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife-12 FE SAE 0W-30
expand_more325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2006.9–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 208 HP engine (2006.1–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife-12 FE SAE 0W-30
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife-12 FE SAE 0W-30
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
expand_more330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 5W-30
expand_moreAll other modifications
BMW Longlife 01 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
BMW Longlife 01 FE SAE 0W-30
BMW Longlife 04 SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30,
SAE 5W-40
expand_morePower steering oil specification
expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 1.6 L N43 B16 A 121 HP
expand_moreCover labeled „ATF“
With active steering 81 22 9 400 272
expand_moreCover labeled „CHF“
With active steering 83 29 0 429 576
expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N43 B20 A 168 HP
expand_moreCover labeled „ATF“
With active steering 81 22 9 400 272
Oil color: red.
expand_moreCover labeled „CHF“
With active steering 83 29 0 429 576
Oil color: green.
expand_moreRear axle oil specification
expand_more323 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2008.3–2011.12)
With LSD (self-blocking differential) 83 22 9 407 870
Without LSD (self-blocking differential) 83 22 9 407 768
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 208 HP engine (2006.1–2011.12)
With LSD (self-blocking differential) 83 22 9 407 870
Without LSD (self-blocking differential) 83 22 9 407 768
expand_moreAll other modifications
With LSD (self-blocking differential) 83 22 9 407 870
Without LSD (self-blocking differential) 83 22 9 407 768

BMW recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2010 3 Series Sedan.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 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.

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 2010 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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