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BMW 328xi
E90 / 2007-2008 / Sedan / Wagon (Touring in select markets) / Sedan / Wagon
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2007 BMW 328xi N52B30 (E90)
E90 / N52B30 / 3.0L naturally aspirated inline-six petrol engine with Valvetronic and double-VANOS variable valve timing
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic oilOil capacity: 6.9 liters / 7.3 quarts including filter (service fill)Related: 325xi (E90) similar engine variants, 330xi offers upgraded power output from N52B30
2008 BMW 328xi N52B30 (E90)
E90 / N52B30 / Naturally aspirated 3.0L inline-6, DOHC, Valvetronic, Double VANOS
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 syntheticOil capacity: 6.5 liters including filter (service-fill)Related: E90 (sedan), E91 (wagon)
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | technical-profile | N52B30 | 2979 cc | Gasoline direct injection with electronic throttle control |
| 2008 | technical-profile | N52B30 | 2979 cc | Electronic Fuel Injection (direct injection not used on N52) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | N52B30 | BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic oil | 6.9 liters / 7.3 quarts including filter (service fill) | Synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF) per BMW specs, manual transmission uses manual gear oil as per service manual |
| 2008 | N52B30 | BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic | 6.5 liters including filter (service-fill) | BMW ATF type approved fluid or Dexron VI as per market |
Technical specifications
- Engines: N52B30
- Transmissions: 6-speed Getrag 224, 6-speed ZF Steptronic (optional), Synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF) per BMW specs, manual transmission uses manual gear oil as per service manual, 6-speed manual available in certain markets, 6-speed automatic (GM 6T40E/6T45E) mostly in North America and other markets, BMW ATF type approved fluid or Dexron VI as per market
- Tire sizes: 225/45R17 front, 225/45R17 rear, 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 225/35R19 (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 oil / BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic
- Transmission fluid: Synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF) per BMW specs, manual transmission uses manual gear oil as per service manual / BMW ATF type approved fluid or Dexron VI as per market
- Coolant: 8.5 liters / 9.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 high performance brake fluid / DOT 4
Known problems
- Oil leaks from valve cover gasket
- Electric water pump failure
- DISA valve wear
- High-pressure fuel pump failures in cold climates
- Valve cover gasket leaks
- Wastegate rattle in turbocharged variants (not applicable here)