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2021 BMW X3 oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2021 BMW X3. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2021 BMW X3 oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Hybrid — 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo 7.6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032

Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Hybrid
Capacity Not confirmed Confirm the service-fill amount for this engine before adding oil.
Oil type 0W-20 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
PRO-TEC Shown first PXL10358 Search PXL10358 Purolator PL31437 Search PL31437

PRO-TEC PXL10358 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo
Capacity 7.6 qt i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-20 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042 PRO-TEC PXL10342 Search PXL10342 Purolator PL31791 Search PL31791

WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-24 How we verify →

Where to Buy View Data Sources
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Full synthetic options for 0W-20
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 → Castrol Edge 0W-20 → Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 →

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

2021 BMW X3 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

Verify before checkout

Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2021 BMW X3

Capacity sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

4 checked source rows for the 2021 BMW X3.

Before ordering for this 2021 BMW X3

Checkout verification checklist
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Hybrid Buy →
Capacity
Unverified
Oil type
0W-20
Filter
PRO-TEC PXL10358
3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
7.6 qt
Oil type
0W-20
Filter
WIX 51032

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, and Purolator Part Finder.

BMW X3 oil specs by year

This table includes checked BMW X3 model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2024 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL 51455805
2023 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2022 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2021 Current page Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2020 7.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2019 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2018 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2017 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10025
2016 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10025
2015 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10025
2014 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K54
2013 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2012 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2011 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2009 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2008 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2007 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2006 6.6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K08
2005 6.6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K08

How we verified 2021 BMW X3 oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.

This page checked 4 sources for the 2021 BMW X3. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo capacity and 3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
4
Last checked
2026-06-24
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: AMSOIL Lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Oil type, Capacity, Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-24 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site

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