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2012 BMW X3 oil capacity, type & filter

The 2012 BMW X3 takes 6.9 qt of 0W-30 oil.

Applies to checked engine: 3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo.

Capacity 6.9 qt i Based on 4 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K54 Search EA15K54 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PRO-TEC PXL57327 Search PXL57327 Purolator L15607 Search L15607 K&N HP-7014 Search HP-7014

AMSOIL EA15K54 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

7 sources checkedLast checked: 2026-06-25How we verify →

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2012 BMW X3 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

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Source coverage for the 2012 BMW X3

Capacity sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and K&N Filters.

Source coverage

7 checked source rows for the 2012 BMW X3.

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Checkout verification checklist
3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo
Capacity
6.9 qt
Oil type
0W-30
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K54

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-25 from AMSOIL Lookup, K&N Filters, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Same oil specs on other 2012 BMW models

128i, 135i, 335i, 335is, ActiveHybrid 5

BMW X3 oil specs by year

This table includes checked BMW X3 model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2024 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL 51455805
2023 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2022 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2021 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2020 7.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2019 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2018 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10358
2017 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10025
2016 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10025
2015 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10025
2014 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K54
2013 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2012 Current page 6.9 qt 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2011 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2010 6.9 qt 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2009 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2008 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2007 6.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K54
2006 6.6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K08
2005 6.6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K08

How we verified 2012 BMW X3 oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-25.

This page checked 7 sources for the 2012 BMW X3. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo capacity. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
7
Last checked
2026-06-25
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: AMSOIL Lookup, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: AMSOIL Lookup, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and K&N Filters
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
K&N Filters Filter 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-25 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
Valvoline Product Finder Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-25 Checked source
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-25 Visit brand site

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