2016 BMW X3 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 BMW X3 oil type depends on the engine: the sDrive28i takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts with filter); the xDrive28d takes 0W-30 (5.49 quarts with filter); the xDrive28i takes 0W-20 (5.1 quarts with filter); the xDrive35i takes 0W-30 (6.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- sDrive28i: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- xDrive28d: 0W-30, 5.49 quarts with filter
- xDrive28i: 0W-20, 5.1 quarts with filter
- xDrive35i: 0W-30, 6.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive28i — 2.0L Eng,Gas | BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ | 5.10 QTS. | — | As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity. |
| xDrive28d — 2.0L Eng,Diesel | BMW Diesel Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-12 FE | 5.49 QTS. | — | As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity. |
| xDrive28i — 2.0L Eng,Gas | BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ | 5.10 QTS. | — | As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity. |
| xDrive35i — 3.0L Eng | BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-01 FE | 6.90 QTS. | — | As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity. |
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More specs & repair guides for your X3
2016 BMW X3 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.93 quarts (7.5 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor. Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 BMW X3 take?
It depends on the engine: sDrive28i uses 0W-20; xDrive28d uses 0W-30; xDrive28i uses 0W-20; xDrive35i uses 0W-30.
How much oil does a 2016 BMW X3 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: sDrive28i holds 5.1 quarts with filter; xDrive28d holds 5.49 quarts with filter; xDrive28i holds 5.1 quarts with filter; xDrive35i holds 6.9 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 BMW X3?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 BMW X3. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.