335d oil change

m6pwr · 06-17-2011, 09:55 PM

How much oil is needed for an oil and filter change on the 2011 335d? The Owner's Manual doesn't give an oil capacity. The dealer spec 8 qts, but I suspect it may take a little less. Don't want to overfill. Thanks.

magungo · 06-18-2011, 01:07 PM

A lot. 7.5 liters I believe. So buy 8.

reaper335 · 06-18-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by magungo

A lot. 7.5 liters I believe. So buy 8.

correct.. and don't forget the exhaust fluid

FVM3 · 06-18-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by reaper335

correct.. and don't forget the exhaust fluid

+1

pruettfan · 06-18-2011, 03:37 PM

Not sure why you would assume that the BMW specs would be wrong. My 330i say 7 qts and that is exactly what it takes.

m6pwr · 06-18-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

Not sure why you would assume that the BMW specs would be wrong. My 330i say 7 qts and that is exactly what it takes.

You've never had an e46 M3 serviced by a BMW dealership - - who universally filled it with 7 litres (the TWS comes in litre bottles) even though it only takes 6 -- and they continue to do so even today (thereby overfilling it a tidy amount), in spite of the fact that BMW NA long ago issued a Service information Bulletin to stop the practice.

I'm guessing that BMW specs 7 litres for the 335d (which comes out to a little less than 7.5 quarts - - the Castrol SLX diesel oil comes in quart bottles).

Quasimodem · 06-18-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by reaper335

correct.. and don't forget the exhaust fluid

Blah, I am about ready to do another $200+ Tischer order for 8 quarts of LL-04 oil and a 2.5 gallon container of DEF. Maintenance

P.S. DEF fluid cover takes a little careful prying from the back when pushing on the front. That reminds me, need to find a better funnel...

Coolieman1220 · 06-18-2011, 08:28 PM

doesn't it take like 8-8.2 quarts?

pruettfan · 06-18-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m6pwr

You've never had an e46 M3 serviced by a BMW dealership - - who universally filled it with 7 litres (the TWS comes in litre bottles) even though it only takes 6 -- and they continue to do so even today (thereby overfilling it a tidy amount), in spite of the fact that BMW NA long ago issued a Service information Bulletin to stop the practice.

I'm guessing that BMW specs 7 litres for the 335d (which comes out to a little less than 7.5 quarts - - the Castrol SLX diesel oil comes in quart bottles).

You are correct I haven't had a e46 M3. Now your concern makes sense. Sorry if I came off like a smart ass.

m6pwr · 06-18-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

You are correct I haven't had a e46 M3. Now your concern makes sense. Sorry if I came off like a smart ass.

Not at all. It doesn't take much to confound service personnel. The overfill with the e46 M3 was really funny. You could just not get the people to put in 6 "bottles" when they were conditioned it seems to put in 7 (in spite of what the factory service bulletin said). But in the case of the M3 it was a pain because with the 1 qt + overfill the oil temps actually ran slightly hotter (counter intuitive I know).

John 070 · 06-18-2011, 09:57 PM

CAPACITIES:
Engine, with filter..........7.8 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........8.8 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
6 speed ..........9.6 quarts
Differential, 188L-188LW Rear..........2.2 pints
Differential, 215L-215LW Rear..........2.6 pints

m6pwr · 06-18-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

CAPACITIES:
Engine, with filter..........7.8 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........8.8 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
6 speed ..........9.6 quarts
Differential, 188L-188LW Rear..........2.2 pints
Differential, 215L-215LW Rear..........2.6 pints

Major General John: Thanks so much. Where did you get these figures?

John 070 · 06-18-2011, 11:21 PM

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Major General John: Thanks so much. Where did you get these figures?

The Amsoil website leads to place where you can check any car...

http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehic...010+BMW+335D+J

Quasimodem · 06-18-2011, 11:54 PM

If dealer does the oil change, check receipt to make sure that they used LL-04 oil and put in 8 quarts. Once I got my car back on Friday after an oil change, and on Saturday I got a warning of a quart low. I had to go to a dealer and pay $25

for a quart of oil. I checked the dealer service report and it showed 7 quarts. So now I keep a quart sitting around because I know of no local stores which carry LL-04 oil.

s2k_335i · 06-19-2011, 01:10 AM

these cars take about 8 i think.

m6pwr · 06-19-2011, 07:36 AM

John: Thanks again for the link. Very useful site.
Quasimodem: There is a BMW LL04 oil available at most auto parts stores, if you ever get in a bind for an extra quart. It is Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 (emission system protection) - - not to be confused with Mobil 1 5w30 EP (extended protection). I've seen a couple of UOAs (used oil analysis) over on the BITOG forum and it seems to work quite well in the 335d. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...ula_5W-30.aspx

F32Fleet · 06-21-2011, 06:51 AM

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How much oil is needed for an oil and filter change on the 2011 335d? The Owner's Manual doesn't give an oil capacity. The dealer spec 8 qts, but I suspect it may take a little less. Don't want to overfill. Thanks.

Depending on color of dipstick it is 8.2 quarts (red) or 8.0 ( black).

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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	CAPACITIES: Engine, with filter..........7.8 quarts Cooling System, Initial Fill..........8.8 quarts Automatic Transmission, Total Fill 6 speed ..........9.6 quarts Differential, 188L-188LW Rear..........2.2 pints Differential, 215L-215LW Rear..........2.6 pints
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Quasimodem Colonel 145 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	If dealer does the oil change, check receipt to make sure that they used LL-04 oil and put in 8 quarts. Once I got my car back on Friday after an oil change, and on Saturday I got a warning of a quart low. I had to go to a dealer and pay $25 for a quart of oil. I checked the dealer service report and it showed 7 quarts. So now I keep a quart sitting around because I know of no local stores which carry LL-04 oil. __________________ Speakers: CDT Audio HD-42 comps--front doors (RAAMmat deadened), CDT ES-06 6.5" woofers--kickpanl Pods, Hertz EBX202R dual 8" ported trunk sub. Amps: Phoenix Gold RSd 500.4 (comps & pods). PG RSd 600.1 (sub). Power & Ground: 4AWG Streetwires w/RockFosgt RFDB1 distro blocks. Input: HU lineout--Kicker KISL RCA adapters--RockFosgt RFIT-6 cables--Audiocontrol Matrix--Monster cables--RSd 500.4--lineout Monstr Cabl to RSd 600.1.
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m6pwr First Lieutenant 38 Rep 374 Posts Drives: '14 335i M sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	John: Thanks again for the link. Very useful site. Quasimodem: There is a BMW LL04 oil available at most auto parts stores, if you ever get in a bind for an extra quart. It is Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 (emission system protection) - - not to be confused with Mobil 1 5w30 EP (extended protection). I've seen a couple of UOAs (used oil analysis) over on the BITOG forum and it seems to work quite well in the 335d. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...ula_5W-30.aspx __________________ '14 328d, '13 M3 ZCP, '12 535i, '11 335d, '09 Z4 DINAN Stage II, '05 330i ZHP, '05 M3 ZCP, '02 M3, '91 328i, '90 535i, '88 528e, '88 M5, '87 M6, '95 Z3, 95 M3, '93 M5, '87 325e, '89 535i, '86 635i, '73 Bavaria.
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