Recommended Engine Oil for the BMW Z4. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on BMW Z4 engine oil for 4 generations and 30 modifications produced from 2002 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Z4 Generations
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Z4 G29 (2018-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Z4 Roadster M40i 6,5 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 Roadster sDrive20i 5,25 L, Filter capacity 0,3 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i 5,25 L, Filter capacity 0,3 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40

Z4 E89 (2008-2017)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Z4 sDrive18i 4,75 L (service fill) - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 sDrive20i (120 kW) 4,75 L (service fill) - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 sDrive20i (135 kW) 4,75 L (service fill) - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 sDrive23i Filter capacity 0,5 L, 7 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 sDrive28i - - -
Z4 sDrive28i 4,75 L (service fill) - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 sDrive30i 6,5 L - -
Z4 sDrive30i 6,5 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 sDrive35i 6,5 L - -
Z4 sDrive35i 6,5 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 sDrive35is 6,5 L - -
Z4 sDrive35is 6,5 L - 5W-30, 5W-40
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Z4 E86 (2005-2009)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Z4 3.0si 6,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months -
Z4 Coupé 3.0si 6,5 L 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 M Coupé 5,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months -
Z4 M Coupé 5,5 L 24 months 10W-60

Z4 E85 (2002-2009)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Z4 2.0i 4,25 L 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 2.2i 6,5 L 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 2.5i 6,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months -
Z4 2.5i 6,5 L 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 2.5si 6,5 L 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 3.0i 6,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months -
Z4 3.0i 6,5 L 30000 km/ 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 3.0si 6,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months -
Z4 3.0si 6,5 L 24 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Z4 M Roadster 5,5 L 10000 miles/ 12 months -
Z4 M Roadster 5,5 L 24 months 10W-60
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