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2018 BMW 330e

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 330e.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2018 BMW 330e arrives with an 8-speed automatic transmission (S8) as its sole listed specification in this overview.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA efficiency28/34/30 MPGeEPA · verified

EPA electric range350 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11425B3A1A5. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/50R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 8.0; Front Optional: 8.0; Rear Optional: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11425B3A1A5 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter	13718632502
Spark plug	12120040551
Battery	61217555719 alt 61216806755
Front wiper blades	61615A43585
Cabin air filter	64116821995 alt 64119237555

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.3 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	56.3 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3924 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	28 / 34 / 30 MPGe
Electric range	350 mi
Charge time (240V)	2.0 hr
Electric motor	83kW DCPM
Energy use	47.0 kWh/100mi
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	96 cu ft
Cargo volume	9 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	3.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)	37.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.19-1.23 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	760 cca

Service checks

RPM

725.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	14.0 ft. lbs.	14 ft. lbs
2	70 degrees	70 degrees
3	70

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 degrees. Replace Screws

30 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	180 degrees	180 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	60 degrees	60 degrees
3	60

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Body Water Drains · Underbody · Brake Line · Tire Repair Kit Sealant · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Inspect Coolant Level	Hybrid Inverter
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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18V465000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 12/07/2018

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