BMW 320i oil specs by year

BMW 320i oil specs changed across the 2013–2018 range. The most recent checked year uses 5.6 qt of 0W-20. Select the exact year to see the checked capacity, viscosity, and filter for that model year.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter Page
2018 5.6 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K54; AMSOIL EA15K01; AMSOIL EA15K02 Verified fit Open record →
2017 5.3 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K54; AMSOIL EA15K01; AMSOIL EA15K02 Verified fit Open record →
2016 5.3 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K54; AMSOIL EA15K01; AMSOIL EA15K02 Verified fit Open record →
2015 5.3 qt 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL57327; Purolator L18181; AMSOIL EA15K54 Verified fit Open record →
2014 5.3 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K54; AMSOIL 51420; AMSOIL EA15K01 Verified fit Open record →
2013 5.3 qt 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54; AMSOIL EA15K01; AMSOIL EA15K02 Verified fit Open record →

BMW 320i oil spec changes by year

Checked records show 2 spec changes across the 2013–2018 range. 2014: viscosity changed from 0W-30 to 0W-20 (vs 2013). 2018: capacity changed from 5.3 qt to 5.6 qt (vs 2017). Open the exact year page for the full source notes before buying.

BMW 320i oil — frequently asked questions

What oil does the BMW 320i take?
The BMW 320i oil spec has changed across model years. The most recent checked year uses 5.6 qt of 0W-20. Use the year table above to find the spec for your specific model year.
Does the BMW 320i oil capacity change across years?
Yes. Checked records show 1 capacity change across the 2013–2018 range. Use the year table above to find the exact capacity for your model year and confirm in your owner's manual.
What oil filter fits the BMW 320i?
The most recent checked year lists AMSOIL EA15K54; AMSOIL EA15K01; AMSOIL EA15K02 as a compatible oil filter for the BMW 320i. Filter part numbers can change across model years — open the exact year page for the source-checked part number for your year.

Look up a specific BMW 320i year

Select a model year to open the exact checked oil fitment record before ordering.