For 1999 3 Series Sedan Fourth generation BMW recommends to use: Texaco ETL 7045E, BMW Longlife-04, BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-98, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, and ATF Dexron III and genuine OEM consumables with a part number: 83 22 0 026 922. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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expand_moreAutomatic gearbox oil specification
expand_more330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2)
BMW recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 1999 3 Series Sedan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 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 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.