Oil specification

BMW 3 Series

2.0 N47D20 · 2010–2015 · Diesel

Viscosity grade

5W-30

Longlife-04 5W-30. This engine is known for timing chain wear, so shorter intervals are worthwhile.

Oil capacity

5.25 litres

Including filter change. Fill to the dipstick, not to the litre.

Service interval

Condition-based, typically 12,000 miles

Whichever comes first.

Required approvals — the oil must carry at least one

BMW Longlife-04

ACEA C3

Longlife-04 is a low-ash oil required for the particulate filter. Longlife-01 is not a substitute on a DPF car.

Oils that meet this specification

Every product listed carries the approvals above. Prices indicative.

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5 litres

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Mobil

Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30

4 litres

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Next steps

When should I change it?

How your driving pattern changes the interval.

What does this approval mean?

Read the approval codes on the back label.

How do I change it myself?

Step-by-step guides and common mistakes.

Specification sourced from manufacturer service documentation for this engine code. Where a vehicle has been modified, rebuilt or is running an extended interval on a non-standard oil, check the service book before topping up. How we source this