sDrive28i Engine Oil Capacity

templed · Post by **templed** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 5:47 pm

hi folks,

I recently traded in my tired but trusty 05 3.0i for a 2016 28i ... nice upgrade overall, especially since the 28i was the only Z4 model left in the US that I could equip with the manual trans and no infotainment screen.

I do most of my own maintenance, including oil changes more frequently than recommended ... I stick to every 5000 miles. However, for the sDrive28i, I haven't seen much documentation on service topics.

Does anyone know the correct engine oil capacity for the N20 in the Z4 28i? I have seen conflicting information online, and my best clue so far has been the ECS Tuning oil change kits which all come with 7 qts ... So I assume the capacity is between 6 and 7 qts.

Anyone have any tips or references?

thanks!

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 6:44 pm

templed wrote:hi folks,

I recently traded in my tired but trusty 05 3.0i for a 2016 28i ... nice upgrade overall, especially since the 28i was the only Z4 model left in the US that I could equip with the manual trans and no infotainment screen.

I do most of my own maintenance, including oil changes more frequently than recommended ... I stick to every 5000 miles. However, for the sDrive28i, I haven't seen much documentation on service topics.

Does anyone know the correct engine oil capacity for the N20 in the Z4 28i? I have seen conflicting information online, and my best clue so far has been the ECS Tuning oil change kits which all come with 7 qts ... So I assume the capacity is between 6 and 7 qts.

Anyone have any tips or references?

thanks!

Bmw 2.0 petrol single turbo , 5 / 5.5 litre for capacity , should be in your handbook

templed · Post by **templed** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:39 pm

I agree, it should be in the handbook, but it is not ... at least not in the US spec version

Any chance you could PM me a soft copy of the version that you have referenced?

cheers

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:51 pm

templed wrote:I agree, it should be in the handbook, but it is not ... at least not in the US spec version

Any chance you could PM me a soft copy of the version that you have referenced?

cheers

Google is your friend

http://mywikimotors.com/bmw-n20/

templed · Post by **templed** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:29 pm

Yeah, I've seen that one, and another that stated 6.1 or thereabouts ... Google is no friend in this case

If I can get a soft copy of a non-US version or a reliable source, that might be the ticket

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:34 pm

Hah , a reliable source

its not exactly a rare engine , its in virtually every other BMW model that offers a 2.0 petrol whether X3 or Z4
If it isn't in the handbook ( which I find hard to believe ) then phone your dealer or local trade supplier & give him your chassis number

in the meantime

CAPACITIES:

Engine, with filter..........5.3 quarts [1] ( which converts to around 6litres )
& before you ask
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehiclel ... BMW+328i+A

templed · Post by **templed** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:43 pm

Thanks for the info, and it's definitely not in my manual unfortunately .. the only capacity I am given is the fuel tank, which is not helpful for a DIYer.

For the capacities that you have listed here, what is your source? I have seen listings for other BMWs with the N20, but the z4 may have a different oil sump pan, so I have not trusted listings for other models.

At any rate, I do appreciate your help. I see you're in Normandy. On an off topic, my next-door neighbor is a retired chef from the Normandy region. I believe he is there on vacation visiting some family ... hopefully the weather is good where you are, instead of the 38C + temps we have here in central Texas.

templed · Post by **templed** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:45 pm

Sorry, thanks for the AMSOil reference ... I'll keep looking around too, as there are many conflicting accounts.

cheers!

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:47 pm

templed wrote:Thanks for the info, and it's definitely not in my manual unfortunately .. the only capacity I am given is the fuel tank, which is not helpful for a DIYer.

For the capacities that you have listed here, what is your source? I have seen listings for other BMWs with the N20, but the z4 may have a different oil sump pan, so I have not trusted listings for other models.

At any rate, I do appreciate your help. I see you're in Normandy. On an off topic, my next-door neighbor is a retired chef from the Normandy region. I believe he is there on vacation visiting some family ... hopefully the weather is good where you are, instead of the 38C + temps we have here in central Texas.

Some of the confusion may lie with the info in different measures as Qrts or litres , if you do your own then always best to measure what comes out which i'm sure you would know
If you bought 6 litres i'm sure that would be enough

as for 38deg

if only mate , back in Lancs at the mo on 20

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