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2004 BMW 325i Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2004 BMW 325i oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2004 BMW 325i, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2004 BMW 325i oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.5L 6-cylinder M54 36.9 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)BMW 11-42-7-512-300
2.5L 6-cylinder M56 B25 66.9 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)BMW 11-42-7-512-300

Select Your 2004 BMW 325i Engine Option

2.5L 6-cylinder Engine Code M54 3

Engine:

2.5L 6-cylinder M54 3 [aka 2.5L L6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base

Oil Capacity:

6.9 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

BMW 11-42-7-512-300

Oil Filter Replaces:

11-42-1-427-908, 11-42-7-509-430

2004 BMW 325i 2.5L 6-cylinder M54 3 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO75

Oil Capacity:

6.9 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

M12x1.5 - 19 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug).
M18x1.5 - 26 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug).
M22x1.5 - 45 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.5L 6-cylinder Engine Code M56 B25 6

Engine:

2.5L 6-cylinder M56 B25 6 [aka 2.5L L6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base

Oil Capacity:

6.9 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

BMW 11-42-7-512-300

Oil Filter Replaces:

11-42-1-427-908, 11-42-7-509-430

2004 BMW 325i 2.5L 6-cylinder M56 B25 6 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO75

Oil Capacity:

6.9 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

M12x1.5 - 19 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug).
M18x1.5 - 26 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug).
M22x1.5 - 45 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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