| Model | Engine | Capacity/Filter Capacity Litres(liters) | Oil Change Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z3 1.9 (1995 – 2000) | M44 B19 | 5 | n/a |
| Z3 2.5 (1996 – 2000) | M52 | 6.5 | 20 000 km/ 24 months |
| Z3 2.5i (2000 – 2002) | M54 B25 | 6.5 | 20 000 km/ 24 months |
| Z3 2.8 (1996 – 2000) | M52 B28 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Z3 3.0i (2000 – 2003) | M54 B30 | 6.5 | 20 000 km/ 24 months |
| Z3 M (1997 – 2000) | S52B32 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Z3 M (2000 – 2003) | S54B32 | 5.5 | n/a |
Type of Engine Oil for BMW Z3 E36 (1995-1999)
| Year | Grade SAE all-season +25 to -25 °C | Grade SAE winter -30 to +5 °C | Grade SAE summer -5 to +45 °C | Gasoline API | Diesel API | Oil Type | Recommended Brand |
| 1995 | 10W-30 15W-30 15W-40 | 5W-30 5W-40 10W-40 | 20W-30 20W-40 25W-30 | SJ SH | CH-4 CG-4 | mineral, hydrocracking | Motul, Kixx, Motul, Mannol, Lliqui-Moly, Chevron |
| 1996 | 10W-30 15W-30 15W-40 | 5W-30 5W-40 10W-40 | 20W-30 20W-40 25W-30 | SL SJ | CH-4 CG-4 | mineral, hydrocracking | Mobil, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol |
| 1997 | 10W-30 15W-30 15W-40 | 5W-30 | 20W-30 25W-30 | SL SJ | CH-4 CG-4 | semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking | Motul, Kixx, Exxon, Ecopower |
| 1998 | 10W-30 10W-40 15W-30 | 5W-30 | 20W-30 25W-30 | SL SJ | CH-4 CG-4 | semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking | Mobil, Valvoline, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol |
| 1999 | 10W-40 15W-30 15W-40 | 5W-20 5W-30 | 20W-30 25W-30 | SL SJ | CH-4 CG-4 | semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking | Kixx, Exxon, Ecopower |
Type of Engine Oil for BMW Z3 E36 (98-2002)
| Year | Grade SAE all-season +25 to -25 °C | Grade SAE winter -30 to +5 °C | Grade SAE summer -5 to +45 °C | Gasoline API | Diesel API | Oil Type | Recommended Brand |
| 1998 | 10W-30 10W-40 15W-30 | 5W-30 | 20W-30 25W-30 | SL SJ | CH-4 CG-4 | semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking | Mobil, Valvoline, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol |
| 1999 | 10W-40 15W-30 15W-40 | 5W-20 5W-30 | 20W-30 25W-30 | SL SJ | CH-4 CG-4 | semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking | Kixx, Exxon, Ecopower |
| 2000 | 10W-30 10W-40 5W-40 | 5W-30 | 20W-30 25W-30 | SM SL | CH-4 | semisynthetics, mineral | Mobil, Valvoline, Kixx, Exxon, Ecopower |
| 2001 | 10W-30 10W-40 | 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 | SM SL | CH-4 | semisynthetics, mineral | Valvoline, Kixx, Exxon, Ecopower |
| 2002 | 10W-30 10W-40 15W-40 15W-30 | 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 | SM SL | CH-4 | semisynthetics, mineral | Mobil, Pentosin, Lucas Oil, Valvoline, Mannol |