1998–2013 BMW M3 Convertible
Common problems, technical service bulletins, fluid specs and labor times — verified for your car.
Top Problems (5)
Leaking Oil Pump
high
Rough Idle
low
Active Service Bulletins
24 03 95 (4265) — A/T - Special Oil Requirements
Transmission and Drivetrain
09 02 98 — Central Coding Code - Label Elimination
Technical Service Bulletins
04 08 99 — New Self Adjusting Clutch Clamping Fixture
Technical Service Bulletins
03 03 98 — New Model - Training Manual Update: Overview
Technical Service Bulletins
— Electrical - Battery Charging And Testing Procedure: Overview
Starting and Charging
Key Fluid Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant Oil Total Fill Capacity | Nippondenso |
| Refrigerant Fill Capacity | 825 |
| Amount Of Refrigerant Machine Oil | 10 |
| Fluid Type - Mtf Lt1 | 1.9 ltrs. Fill until oil overflows fill plug on side of transmission. |
| Fluid Type Includes Replacement Units. | MTF - LT - 1 M5 and Z8 replace @ 1200 mi. service. |
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