Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for BMW Z3 (E36) – 2.8i So, the first thing you need to start with the selection of oil is by studying the car's instruction manual or from its service book. Almost always, manufacturers indicate there their requirements for engine and coolant fluids, which are best used for this model.
  • Engine: M52/M52TU B28 (28 6S 1/2)
  • Engine oil capacity, liter: 6.5
  • Manual transmission capacity, liter: 1.0-1.1
  • Automatic transmission capacity, liter: 7.8-13.0
  • Differential capacity, liter: 1.1-1.7
  • Cooling system capacity, liter: 10.0
  • Year: 1996-03

Engine oil

  • Synthetic oil: 5W-40

Differential

  • Synthetic gear oil: 75W90 GL5

Automatic transmission

  • Synthetic transmission fluid: AISIN-AW

Cooling system

  • Antifreeze for the engine: Antifreeze G12+ violet