2001 BMW 3 Series coolant capacity

The 2001 BMW 3 Series holds about 6.3 to 9.8 quarts of coolant, depending on the engine - the full cooling-system capacity when cold.

Key takeaways

  • The 2001 BMW 3 Series holds about 6.3 to 9.8 quarts of coolant total, depending on engine.
  • This is the full cooling-system fill with the engine cold.
  • Refill to the marked level, and use the coolant type your owner's manual specifies.
Coolant capacity by engine
EngineCapacityLiters
316i6.3 qt6 L
316i7.9 qt7.5 L
318d8.3 qt7.9 L
320d7.4 qt7 L
320d9.8 qt9.3 L
320i8.9 qt8.4 L
When refilling, add coolant to the marked level rather than forcing in the full figure. Source.

Other 3 Series years

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