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Condition Value
expand_moreAir filter change interval
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 114 HP with each second engine oil change
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 181 HP with each second engine oil change
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 A 201 HP with each second engine oil change
All other modifications with each third engine oil change
Brake fluid change interval every 2 years
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2010.1–2011.12) Service to interval display
All other modifications according to service display
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 114 HP with each second engine oil change
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 181 HP with each second engine oil change
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 A 201 HP with each second engine oil change
All other modifications with each third engine oil change
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2006.2–2011.12) according to service display
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) according to service display
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.7–2011.12) according to service display
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) according to service display
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) according to service display
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) according to service display
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) according to service display
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) according to service display
320 si with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 170 HP engine (2006.5–2011.12) according to service display
325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2006.9–2011.12) according to service display
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) according to service display
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) according to service display
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) according to service display
335 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2011.12) according to service display
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2011.12) according to service display
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2011.12) according to service display
All other modifications at every engine oil change
Oil separator insert change interval with each third engine oil change
expand_moreParticulate filter filter change interval
325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2006.9–2011.12) according to service display
All other modifications Service to interval display
expand_moreSet the valve play
320 si with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 170 HP engine (2006.5–2011.12) with each second engine oil change
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
325 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) with each second engine oil change
330 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) with each second engine oil change
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) with each second engine oil change
335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) with each second engine oil change
335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) with each second engine oil change
335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) with each second engine oil change
335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) with each second engine oil change
All other modifications with each third engine oil change
expand_moreValve play test mode
320 si with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 170 HP engine (2006.5–2011.12) with each second engine oil change

To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in BMW 3 Series Sedan service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 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.

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 2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations

In 2011 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation LCI model years

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