Basic Oil and Lubrication Info (Bentley Manual)

[WynneDeeFanchon]

I had a bit of trouble searching for this information myself so I figured I may make it a bit easier for people in the future.

This information is pulled from a Bentley manual specifically stating to cover the 318i, 325, 325e, 325es, 325i, and 325is, and 325ic from 1984-1990. I know anyone can find that same manual themselves but you can never have too much information.







The "Special Oil*" was a synthetic blend that BMW sold back then before synthetics were a popular thing. Ignore it. Just pay attention to the Viscosity/Temp. Conventional or synthetic.

[digger]

i always need to put in 5L (not 4.25L) when changing the oil

[dnguyen1963]

5L is what I put in my engine. BTW, since you are new to the forum I would give you a bit of advice. Use the search function here before creating any new post or you'll be roasted. This information has been covered many times in the past.

[WynneDeeFanchon]

You're probably putting in 5 quarts not 5 litres.

[jeffnhiscars]

You're probably putting in 5 quarts not 5 litres.

Look where he is. He wouldnt know a quart if it bit him in the ass :-)

[WynneDeeFanchon]

Look where he is. He wouldnt know a quart if it bit him in the ass :-)

Indiana? Lol

[dnguyen1963]

Indiana? Lol

https://www.google.com/search?q=5+l+to+qt&oq=5+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39j69i65l3j69i60.4041j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Just in case you guys need to learn the metric system.

[estoguy]

I put in 4.25 L and it's perfect every time.

[ForcedFirebird]

i always need to put in 5L (not 4.25L) when changing the oil

You're probably putting in 5 quarts not 5 litres.

Look where he is. He wouldnt know a quart if it bit him in the ass :-)

Indiana? Lol

Digger mentioned 5l and is in AUS.

[packratbimmer]

Oil cooler / no oil cooler ?

325e same as 325i in other words?

[ForcedFirebird]

Not the same, but realistically the oil stays in the cooler when you change it, so unless it's a complete fill up (including the empty cooler), they all take about 5qt on a normal change.

[packratbimmer]

Yea good point. Makes me want to put a drain plug on the oil cooler somewhere.