2015–2020 BMW M3 Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2015–2020 BMW M3 with the S55 3.0T engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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BMW 3.0L Twin Turbo — F80 M3 / F82 M4 2015–2020
2015–2020 M3 · 2015–2020 M4 · 2015–2020 F80 · 2015–2020 F82
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✅ The S55 M3/M4 is a high performance twin turbo engine. Uses 0W-30 — quality full synthetic only. Many performance owners change oil every 5,000–7,500 miles rather than waiting for the service indicator.
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Oil Type
0W-30 Full Synthetic
Capacity
6.9 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
BMW #11427953125 | Mann HU816X
Engine Code
S55 3.0T
Tools You'll Need
- 36mm oil filter housing cap socket (BMW-specific — essential)
- 17mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (cap socket type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 2 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (BMW #07119963151)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Video by FCP Euro — Watch on YouTube ↗
| Drain plug size | 17mm | Torque: 18 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | BMW #07119963151 |
| Filter type | Cartridge — 36mm cap socket required |
| Filter location | Top of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | iDrive menu → Vehicle Info → Service Requirements → Oil Change → Reset |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 6.9 quarts Oil Pal handles this drain comfortably.
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