BMW X3 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the BMW X3 takes 0W-12 or 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.6-7.2 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2024 models use 0W-20 or 0W-30 (6.1-7.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 0W-12 / 0W-20 | 5.6-7.2 qt | Shop 0W-12Shop 0W-20 |
| 2024 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 6.1-7.6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2023 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.6-7.6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2022 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.6-7.6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2020-2021 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.6-7.6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2018-2019 | 0W-20 | 5.6-6.9 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2015-2017 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.1-6.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2014 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.1-6.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2013 | 0W-30 | 5.1-6.9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2007-2012 | 0W-30 | 6.9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2006 | 0W-30 | 6.6 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2005 | 5W-30 | 6.6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 0W-30 | 6.6 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every X3 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a BMW X3 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the BMW X3 takes 0W-12 or 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.6-7.2 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2024 models use 0W-20 or 0W-30 (6.1-7.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a BMW X3 take?
About 5.6-7.2 qt with a filter change on 2025-2026 models, and 6.1-7.6 qt on 2024 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the BMW X3?
Yes. We record 13 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2026: 0W-12/0W-20; 2024: 0W-20/0W-30; 2023: 0W-20/0W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 23 of 23 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 BMW X3, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (B46B20O1), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 BMW X3, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo (B58B30M2) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 BMW X3, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (B46B20O1). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.