0W-40 or 5W-30
Where is the drain plug on a 02 bmw 330ci
$53 at walmart
I have a bmw 330ci and that takes a quart i think so maybe a quart.
Should tell you on the oil cap. Probely 5w-20
Engine oil with filter change takes 6.5 liters (6.9 US qt).
I own a BMW 325Ci (2002, E46), and have run it past the time when it says an oil change is due. The answer to your question, based on my experience, is, "No".
Bmw 320d e46 recommended oil grade is 5w 30
Just changed mine (6/8/2008) on my 2002 330CI. On the RESET OIL SERVICE section, use the After mid-2000 elctronic reset instruction.... not the one about pulling the 20 pin connector. http://www.my330i.com/lof.php#H Cliff
7 quarts/6.5 liters for the rear wheel drive E46's The xi's are different, at 8 quarts.
It is accessed from under the hood. It is located in the front of the engine next to the power steering fluid reservoir, and it takes a 36mm socket or wrench to remove the oil filter housing cover.
take the diag cap of under the bonnet and put a paper clip between pin no. 19 and pin no. 7 hold it there for 4 seconds and waaalaa done.
BMW 318 (E36) & (E46) cold climate 5W/30 moderate climate 10W/40 alternative grade 10W/60 synthetic hot climate 15W/40.