The BMW X3 has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2022 X3 with the 3.0L 6-cyl S58B30T0 Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 7.4 quarts (7.0 liters), the 2022 X3 with the 3.0L 6-cyl B58B30O1 Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 6.9 quarts (6.53 liters) and the 2022 X3 with the 2.0L 4-cyl B46B20O0 Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 5.6 quarts (5.3 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your BMW X3 to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your BMW X3.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl S58B30T0 Turbo | 7.4 Quarts | 7.0 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl B58B30O1 Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl B46B20O0 Turbo | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl S58B30T0 Turbo | 7.4 Quarts | 7.0 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl B58B30O1 Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl B46B20O0 Turbo | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl B46B20O0 Turbo | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl S58B30T0 Turbo | 7.4 Quarts | 7.0 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl B46B20O0 Turbo | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl B46B20O0 Turbo | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl B58B30M0 Turbo | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl B58B30M0 Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl B46B20O0 Turbo | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl B58B30M0 Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl B46B20O0 Turbo | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl N55B30A Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl N47D20 Diesel Turbo | 5.5 Quarts | 5.2 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl N20B20A Turbo | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl N55B30A Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl N47D20 Diesel Turbo | 5.5 Quarts | 5.2 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl N20B20A Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl N55B30A Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl N47D20 Diesel Turbo | 5.5 Quarts | 5.2 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl N20B20A Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl N55B30A Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl N20B20A Turbo | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl N55 B30A Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl N20B20A Turbo | 5.1 Quarts | 4.83 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl N52 B30A | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl N55 B30A Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 0W-30 |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl N52 B30A | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl N55 B30A Turbo | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl N52 B30 | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl N52 B30 | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2008 | 3.0L 6-cyl N52 B30 | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl N52 B30 | 6.9 Quarts | 6.53 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2006 | 2.5L 6-cyl M54 B25 | 6.6 Quarts | 6.25 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl M54-B30 | 6.6 Quarts | 6.25 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.5L 6-cyl M54 B25 | 6.6 Quarts | 6.25 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2005 | 2.5L 6-cyl M54 B25 | 6.6 Quarts | 6.25 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2004 | 2.5L 6-cyl M54 | 6.6 Quarts | 6.25 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl M54 | 6.6 Quarts | 6.25 Liters | 5W-30, 0W-30 |
MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the engine oil capacity of your vehicle.
Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your BMW X3 could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your BMW X3 regularly, ideally once a week.
