E30 Oil Capacity – M10 318i, M20 325is 325es, M42 318is, S14 M3
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Model | Engine | Oil Capacity w/ filter change | Filter Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-1985 318i | M10B18 | 4.25 qt. (4 L) | 11421278059 |
| 1984-1991 325i, 325is, 325e, 325es | M20B25, M20B27 | 4.5 qt. (4.25 L) | 11421707779 |
| 1991 318i, 318is | M42 | 5.25 qt. (5 L) | 11421727300 |
| 1986-1990 M3 | S14 | 4.65 qt (4.4 L) | 11421258038 |
Tone
Tone purchased his first E30 ('86 325es) in 2011 and has been hooked ever since. He has a passion for helping others work on and learn about their cars and mainly enjoys the 80's lineup of BMWs. Currently, he owns a '90 M3, '91 318is slicktop, and the first purchased '86 325es which is M52 powered.