Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for BMW 3 – Series (E90/91/92/93) – 2.0 320i What can happen if the selection of engine oil is done incorrectly? Even the smallest mistakes can lead to very serious consequences. The wrong choice of engine oil can reduce engine power, resulting in fuel consumption. Thermal damage to the motor is also possible. But the most unpleasant thing that can happen is the overhaul of the engine or its replacement.
  • Engine: N46 B20B
  • Engine oil capacity, liter: 4.3
  • Manual transmission capacity, liter: 1.1-2.7
  • Automatic transmission capacity, liter: 8.5-11.3
  • Differential capacity, liter: 0.8-1.2
  • Cooling system capacity, liter: 7.2/8.0
  • Year: 2005-08

Engine oil

  • Synthetic oil: С3 5W-40
  • Engine oil: 5W-40

Differential

  • Synthetic gear oil: 75W90 GL5

Automatic transmission

  • Synthetic gear oil: ATF Dexron VI (ATF Dexron 6)

Cooling system

  • Antifreeze for the engine: Antifreeze G12+ violet