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BMW M3
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2004 BMW M3 S54B32 (E46)
E46 / S54B32 / 3.2-liter naturally aspirated inline-6, high-revving DOHC with individual throttle bodies.
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 or equivalentOil capacity: Approx. 6.5 liters service-fill including filter changeRelated: S54, E46 M3, BMW M Division
2005 BMW M3 S54B32 (E46)
E46 / S54B32 / 3.2L inline-6 naturally aspirated engine producing a high-revving 333-343 hp depending on market
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 recommendedOil capacity: 7.5 liters service-fill with oil filter changeRelated: S54, S54B32
2011 BMW M3 S65B40 (E90/E92/E93)
E90/E92/E93 / S65B40 / 4.0L naturally aspirated V8, high-revving engine used in all body styles
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oilOil capacity: Approx. 7.5 liters service-fill including filter changeRelated: S65B40E0 (USA), S65B40 (Europe)
2013 BMW M3 S55B30T0 (F80)
F80 / S55B30T0 / 3.0L inline-6 twin-turbocharged petrol engine, high-performance variant developed specifically for F80 M3 sedan
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 FE or equivalent synthetic 5W-30 fully synthetic motor oilOil capacity: Approximately 7.5 liters including oil filter (service-fill, oil filter replacement recommended with oil change)Related: S55 (engine family), F80 (chassis code)
2015 BMW M3 S55B30T0 (F80)
F80 / S55B30T0 / 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-six petrol engine with direct injection
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil, SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30Oil capacity: 6.5 liters (including filter change, service-fill)Related: S55, F80
2022 BMW M3 S58B30T0 (G80)
G80 / S58B30T0 / 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 gasoline engine, high-performance version specifically for G80 M3
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Oil type: BMW TwinPower Turbo synthetic 0W-30 or 0W-40Oil capacity: Approx. 6.5 liters including filter (engine servicefill and filter change recommended)Related: S58, G80
2023 BMW M3 S58B30O0 (G80)
G80 / S58B30O0 / 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine, high-performance M variant
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Oil type: BMW TwinPower Turbo synthetic 5W-40Oil capacity: Approx. 6.5 liters (includes service-fill; drain and filter change recommended with oil change)Related: S58, G80
2024 BMW M3 S58B30T0 (G80)
G80 / S58B30T0 / 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6, high-performance M-specific variant
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Oil type: BMW High Performance Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30Oil capacity: Approx. 7.5 liters service fill including filter changeRelated: BMW G80 M3, BMW S58B30T0 engine
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | technical-profile | S54B32 | 3191 cc | Direct electronic fuel injection with individual throttle bodies |
| 2005 | technical-profile | S54B32 | 3246 cc | Individual throttle bodies with electronic fuel injection |
| 2011 | technical-profile | S65B40 | 3999 cc | Direct fuel injection, individual throttle bodies |
| 2013 | technical-profile | S55B30T0 | 2998 cc | Direct Injection with Turbocharging |
| 2015 | technical-profile | S55B30T0 | 2979 cc | Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharged |
| 2022 | technical-profile | S58B30T0 | 2993 cc | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging |
| 2023 | technical-profile | S58B30O0 | 2993 cc | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging |
| 2024 | technical-profile | S58B30T0 | 2993 cc | Direct injection with twin turbochargers |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | S54B32 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 or equivalent | Approx. 6.5 liters service-fill including filter change | BMW manual transmission fluid or synthetic ATF for SMG |
| 2005 | S54B32 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 recommended | 7.5 liters service-fill with oil filter change | BMW approved manual transmission fluid or SMG manual fluid for SMG version |
| 2011 | S65B40 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil | Approx. 7.5 liters service-fill including filter change | BMW ATF or equivalent synthetic fluid as per service manual |
| 2013 | S55B30T0 | BMW Longlife-01 FE or equivalent synthetic 5W-30 fully synthetic motor oil | Approximately 7.5 liters including oil filter (service-fill, oil filter replacement recommended with oil change) | BMW M-DCT oil, replaced every 60,000 km or per BMW maintenance schedule |
| 2015 | S55B30T0 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil, SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30 | 6.5 liters (including filter change, service-fill) | BMW M DCT Transmission Fluid |
| 2022 | S58B30T0 | BMW TwinPower Turbo synthetic 0W-30 or 0W-40 | Approx. 6.5 liters including filter (engine servicefill and filter change recommended) | BMW M-specific synthetic transmission fluid |
| 2023 | S58B30O0 | BMW TwinPower Turbo synthetic 5W-40 | Approx. 6.5 liters (includes service-fill; drain and filter change recommended with oil change) | BMW M-specific synthetic transmission fluid, change interval approx. 80,000 km or as per BMW service guidelines |
| 2024 | S58B30T0 | BMW High Performance Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30 | Approx. 7.5 liters service fill including filter change | BMW M-specific synthetic transmission fluid; change interval approx. 60,000 km |
Technical specifications
- Engines: S54B32, S65B40, S55B30T0, S58B30T0, S58B30O0
- Transmissions: 6-speed Getrag GS6-37BZ (Europe, North America), Optional SMG-II automated manual (single-clutch) 6-speed, BMW manual transmission fluid or synthetic ATF for SMG, 6-speed Getrag 420G manual gearbox, Optional 6-speed SMG II automated manual (no torque converter), BMW approved manual transmission fluid or SMG manual fluid for SMG version, 6-speed Getrag manual (standard in most markets), 7-speed SMG automated manual (optional, less common globally)
- Tire sizes: Front 225/45 ZR17, Rear 255/40 ZR17, Front: 225/40 ZR18, Rear: 255/35 ZR18, Front: 245/35ZR18, Rear: 265/35ZR18, Front: 265/35 ZR19, Rear: 285/30 ZR19, Front: 255/40ZR18, Rear: 275/40ZR18 (may vary by market and optional wheels)
- 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 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 or equivalent / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 recommended / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil / BMW Longlife-01 FE or equivalent synthetic 5W-30 fully synthetic motor oil
- Transmission fluid: BMW manual transmission fluid or synthetic ATF for SMG / BMW approved manual transmission fluid or SMG manual fluid for SMG version / BMW ATF or equivalent synthetic fluid as per service manual / BMW M-DCT oil, replaced every 60,000 km or per BMW maintenance schedule
- Coolant: Approximately 10 liters / 9.5 liters / Approx. 10 liters / Approximately 9 liters (varies slightly by specific cooling system variant)
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4 high-performance brake fluid / DOT 4 minimum, BMW recommended brake fluid / DOT 4 high-performance brake fluid, change every 2 years recommended
Known problems
- VANOS unit wear
- Throttle actuator issues with SMG
- Rear subframe cracking (early E46 M3)
- Rod bearing wear under aggressive use
- Throttle actuator motor failure
- SMG transmission solenoid wear (if equipped)
- Rod bearing wear on early models
- SMG clutch and pump wear in automated transmissions
- Carbon buildup under intake valves
- High-pressure fuel pump failures (early builds)
- Carbon buildup on intake valves due to direct injection
- Cooling system component wear under track use