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BMW 328i
E90 / E90/E91/E92/E93 / F30 / 2009-2014 / Sedan, Coupe, Convertible / Sedan/Coupe/Convertible/Wagon / Sedan
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2009 BMW 328i N52B30 (E90)
E90 / N52B30 / Naturally aspirated 3.0L inline-6 with Valvetronic and Double VANOS
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 syntheticOil capacity: 6.5 liters (including oil filter) service fillRelated: N52B30, E90, E92, E93
2010 BMW 328i N52B30/N53B30 (Europe only) (E90)
E90 / N52B30, N53B30 (Europe only) / 3.0L naturally aspirated inline-6, DOHC, variable valve timing; N53 includes direct injection for EU markets
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil, SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40Oil capacity: 6.9 liters (service-fill with filter change)Related: E90, E91, E92, E93
2014 BMW 328i N20B20 (F30)
F30 / N20B20 / 2.0L inline-4 turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30Oil capacity: Approximately 5.0 liters (including oil filter), service-fill; replace oil filter at oil changeRelated: F30 328i, F31 328i Touring
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | technical-profile | N52B30 | 2979 cc | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | N52B30, N53B30 (Europe only) | 2996 cc | Port injection (N52); Direct injection (N53 in Europe) |
| 2014 | technical-profile | N20B20 | 1997 cc | Direct injection turbo petrol |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | N52B30 | BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic | 6.5 liters (including oil filter) service fill | Shell M-L 04 or equivalent |
| 2010 | N52B30, N53B30 (Europe only) | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil, SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 6.9 liters (service-fill with filter change) | BMW ATF or specified automatic transmission fluid per service manual |
| 2014 | N20B20 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 | Approximately 5.0 liters (including oil filter), service-fill; replace oil filter at oil change | ZF LifeguardFluid 8 |
Technical specifications
- Engines: N52B30, N53B30 (Europe only), N20B20
- Transmissions: 6-speed Getrag manual, 6-speed ZF automatic, Shell M-L 04 or equivalent, 6-speed manual (available in select markets), 6-speed automatic SMG or ZF 6HP, BMW ATF or specified automatic transmission fluid per service manual, Getrag 6-speed manual (available in selected markets), ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic (common in most markets)
- Tire sizes: 225/45R17 front, 255/40R17 rear (varies by wheel option), 225/45 R17 (standard), 255/35 R18 (optional sport wheels), 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 245/35R18 (sport packages)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil, SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30
- Transmission fluid: Shell M-L 04 or equivalent / BMW ATF or specified automatic transmission fluid per service manual / ZF LifeguardFluid 8
- Coolant: 8.2 liters / Approximately 9.2 liters / Approximately 7.5 liters (engine and cooling system total)
- Brake fluid: DOT 4, changed every 2 years / DOT 4, change every 2 years recommended / DOT 4, change every 2 years
Known problems
- High-pressure fuel pump failure (N52 engine)
- Valve cover gasket leaks
- Cooling system issues (water pump and thermostat)
- Timing chain guides wear (especially post-2007 N52 engines)
- Water pump and thermostat failure
- Electric water pump seals leakage
- High-pressure fuel pump wear
- Timing chain stretch/wear in high mileage examples
- Turbocharger-related oil leaks