BMW 3 Series service intervals and major service checklist

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BMW 3 Series service intervals and maintenance recommendations

Maintenance schedule and service intervals for BMW 3 Series

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Replacement intervals
Air Filter
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Filter, cabin air
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid
Spark Plug
Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit
Timing Belt Kit
Starter Battery
BMW 3 Series maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
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Brake Pads
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    113K views
    Published on: 31/01/2017
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change a front brake discs and brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    69K views
    Published on: 16/03/2016
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 Saloon (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change rear brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    34K views
    Published on: 31/05/2016
  • For help with DIY maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    29K views
    Published on: 05/10/2016
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 Saloon (F30, F80) 2024 maintenance & more
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    26K views
    Published on: 04/10/2016
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) maintenance and repairs
    How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    17K views
    Published on: 26/08/2019
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW 3 Coupe (E46) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change rear brake pads on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    17K views
    Published on: 06/05/2019
  • Preventive maintenance every BMW 3 Touring (E91) 2020 needs – free video guide
    How to change front brake pads / front brake pad set on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    15K views
    Published on: 28/08/2019
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Brake Discs
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change a rear brake discs on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    80K views
    Published on: 15/03/2016
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change a front brake discs and brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    69K views
    Published on: 16/03/2016
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 Saloon (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    29K views
    Published on: 05/10/2016
  • For help with DIY maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    26K views
    Published on: 04/10/2016
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 Saloon (F30, F80) 2024 maintenance & more
    How to change rear brake discs on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    15K views
    Published on: 06/05/2019
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) maintenance and repairs
    How to change front brake discs on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 16/03/2021
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW 3 Coupe (E46) maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 31/05/2019
  • Preventive maintenance every BMW 3 Touring (E91) 2020 needs – free video guide
    How to change rear brake discs on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 29/03/2021
Learn how to maintain your BMW 3 Series yourself with our helpful video guides
Spark Plug
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    36K views
    Published on: 25/04/2019
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change spark plug on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    15K views
    Published on: 08/09/2016
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 Saloon (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    14K views
    Published on: 05/10/2016
Learn how to maintain your BMW 3 Series yourself with our helpful video guides
Air Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change air filter on BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    57K views
    Published on: 10/06/2020
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change air filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    26K views
    Published on: 24/04/2019
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 Saloon (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change air filter on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    18K views
    Published on: 08/09/2016
  • For help with DIY maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change air filter on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    8K views
    Published on: 21/08/2019
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 Saloon (F30, F80) 2024 maintenance & more
    How to change air filter on BMW 520i (E39) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    3K views
    Published on: 21/04/2020
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    How to change air filter on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 10/07/2020
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Fuel Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    57K views
    Published on: 26/07/2017
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change fuel filter BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    28K views
    Published on: 09/09/2016
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 Saloon (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    24K views
    Published on: 24/04/2019
  • For help with DIY maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 27/05/2019
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 Saloon (F30, F80) 2024 maintenance & more
    How to change fuel filter BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    10K views
    Published on: 24/03/2021
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    Check out our useful videos on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) maintenance and repairs
    How to change fuel filter BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 26/02/2021
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Pollen Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change Pollen Filter on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    71K views
    Published on: 06/10/2016
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change pollen filter on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    24K views
    Published on: 03/03/2021
  • Video instructions for basic BMW 3 Saloon (E46) service - checklist and intervals
    How to change pollen filter on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 08/09/2016
  • For help with DIY maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change pollen filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 24/04/2019
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW 3 Saloon (F30, F80) 2024 maintenance & more
    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on BMW 330i 3 (E92)  [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    3K views
    Published on: 22/08/2019
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Poly V-Belt
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change serpentine belt on BMW E46 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    9K views
    Published on: 02/12/2021
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    Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change serpentine belt on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    18K views
    Published on: 04/03/2021
Learn how to maintain your BMW 3 Series yourself with our helpful video guides
Engine Oil
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change oil filter and engine oil on BMW 3 (E90) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    143K views
    Published on: 18/04/2019
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW 3 Coupe (E92) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    57K views
    Published on: 05/10/2016
Learn how to maintain your BMW 3 Series yourself with our helpful video guides
Antifreeze
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  • Video guides on BMW E46 maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change engine thermostat on BMW E46 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 02/12/2021
Follow your BMW 3 Series maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

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Brake Pads
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Brake Discs
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Spark Plug
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Air Filter
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Fuel Filter
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Pollen Filter
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Maintenance schedules for BMW 3 Series models
  • BMW F30 service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/2011 - 10/2018)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 116 - 460
    • Power (KW): 85 - 338
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Full Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
  • BMW E90 service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (02/2004 - 12/2011)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 115 - 450
    • Power (KW): 85 - 331
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • E92 service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (01/2005 - 12/2013)
    • Car body type: Coupe
    • Power (HP): 122 - 450
    • Power (KW): 90 - 331
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW F31 service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2011 - 06/2019)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 116 - 360
    • Power (KW): 85 - 265
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E91 service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (12/2004 - 06/2012)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 116 - 326
    • Power (KW): 85 - 240
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • E46 Coupe service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (02/1999 - 07/2006)
    • Car body type: Coupe
    • Power (HP): 105 - 360
    • Power (KW): 77 - 265
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E46 service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (02/1998 - 04/2005)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 105 - 231
    • Power (KW): 77 - 170
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E93 service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (05/2006 - 12/2013)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 143 - 420
    • Power (KW): 105 - 309
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • 3 Convertible (E46) service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (04/2000 - 12/2007)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 136 - 343
    • Power (KW): 100 - 252
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW G20 service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (11/2018 - ...)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 116 - 551
    • Power (KW): 85 - 405
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
  • 3 Touring (G21) service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2019 - ...)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 116 - 530
    • Power (KW): 85 - 390
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
  • 3 Touring (E46) service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (10/1999 - 05/2005)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 115 - 231
    • Power (KW): 85 - 170
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E30
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (09/1982 - 03/1992)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 75 - 238
    • Power (KW): 55 - 175
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW F34
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2012 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 136 - 360
    • Power (KW): 100 - 265
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E36 Coupe
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/1992 - 04/1999)
    • Car body type: Coupe
    • Power (HP): 102 - 321
    • Power (KW): 75 - 236
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Petrol Engine
  • E36
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (09/1990 - 02/1998)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 90 - 321
    • Power (KW): 66 - 236
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E36 Convertible
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/1993 - 04/1999)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 115 - 321
    • Power (KW): 85 - 236
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Petrol Engine
  • BMW E30 Convertible
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (12/1985 - 10/1993)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 90 - 215
    • Power (KW): 66 - 158
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Petrol Engine
  • 3 Compact (E46)
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/2001 - 02/2005)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 105 - 192
    • Power (KW): 77 - 141
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E36 Compact
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/1994 - 08/2000)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 90 - 170
    • Power (KW): 66 - 125
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E30 Touring
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/1987 - 10/1994)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 100 - 170
    • Power (KW): 73 - 125
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • BMW E21
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (06/1975 - 03/1984)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 75 - 143
    • Power (KW): 55 - 105
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Petrol Engine
  • BMW E36 Touring
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (01/1995 - 10/1999)
    • Car body type: Estate
    • Power (HP): 90 - 193
    • Power (KW): 66 - 142
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • 3 Saloon (G28)

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