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1990 BMW 318IS E30
1.8L I4 M42•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1990 BMW 318is E30 1.8L I4 M42 · RWD
Fluid Type
5W-30 synthetic or 10W-40
Spec: API SG/SH (modern: API SN/SP acceptable)
Capacity
4.2qt
3.97 L
Drain & Refill
4 qt
3.78 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

M42 engine with filter change. Early specs allowed conventional oil; synthetic preferred.

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