8 qts of oil, is that right??

[m3f_M3gonnabe_05bb2175d9]

well I changed my oil today and put in 7 qts and a new filter. I let it run for a minute to fill the filter. I check the stick and it says I'm still a quart low. My brother said his 97 takes 7 qts. Does the 95 hold more oil??

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

No. Its supposed to be 7.



Had this problem on a friends car. BMW says 7.

[m3f_astan100_7ef66fbe89]

In case you wanted another opinion...no...7. Did you check the dipstick?



edit: I just saw you checked the dipstick. Sorry about that

[m3f_Avus Blur_f64e36e460]

The Bentley says 7.2 quarts. I just put 7 in there.

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

BMW's info is in liters.. which it converts to about 7.3 quarts. Start with 7.



Although, looks like your dipstick is messed up....

[m3f_Dakhar_517a2ad3bd]

I put in around 7.5-7.8 on my 95 M3

[m3f_dboffa_1e4798cde8]

According to information I've seen, the S50 takes slightly more oil than the S52.



Also, I've heard that our cars can take up to 8 qts with no ill effects.

[m3f_granturism_8ebc90590f]

i use about 7-7.2 in my 95

[m3f_Gilbert_43a469a9d9]

Bently's 1992 to 1998 BMW 3-Series SERVICE MANUAL specifies 6.9qts for an M50 and M52, with filter change.



However, my car's "Owners Manual" say 6.3qts with filter change.



I have always put 6.5qts, for a dip-stick reading that's right in the middle. So I believe Bently's Service manual is spot-on.

[m3f_fivefreshfish]

^^^ Same as stated in the '97 owner's manual: 6.9 quarts = 6.5 litres.