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E90 platform

2006 BMW 330I

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 330I.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2006 BMW 330I is built on the E90 platform and employs a gasoline engine that requires about 6.9 qt of oil, with recommended viscosities of 15W‑40, 10W‑40 or 10W‑30 meeting API SJ specifications. EPA fuel‑economy ratings are 18 city, 27 highway and 21 combined miles per gallon, and the model is equipped with an automatic S6 transmission. Complaint records for the broader 330I line span 1999 through 2011, with the highest number of reported issues — 121 — recorded in 2001. Thus, the 2006 model year falls within a period that includes the peak complaint volume, suggesting a relatively higher likelihood of reported concerns compared with other years in the series.

Model year2025 2023 2018 2006 2003

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJOEM · verified

Lug nut torque88 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/27/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 570 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. 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 48 · 570 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428683168 alt 11428637821
Engine air filter	13717542294
Spark plug	12122158253
Battery	61218381762 alt 61218381749
Front wiper blades	61612468941
Thermostat	11537549476
Cabin air filter	64319142114 alt 64319313519

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178.3 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	108.7 in
Curb weight	3417 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.1 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 27 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	93 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 330I of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2006 330 330i Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	330 330i Sedan 3.0L I-6	5.60 sec	14.40 sec	255 hp	RWD
2006	330 330i Sedan (Euro Spec) 3.0L I-6	5.60 sec	14.30 sec	258 hp	RWD
2006	330 330i Sedan 3.0L I-6	5.80 sec	14.50 sec	255 hp	RWD
2006	330 330d Sedan (Euro Spec) 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6	6.00 sec	14.50 sec	231 hp	RWD
2006	330 330i Sedan 3.0L I-6	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	255 hp	RWD
2006	330 330i Sedan 3.0L I-6	6.20 sec	14.80 sec	255 hp	RWD
2006	330 330i Sedan 3.0L I-6	6.60 sec	14.70 sec	255 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJ engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. 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
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.1 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	BMW MTF part number 83220309031
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.4
Power Steering Fluid	Use Pentosin CHF 11S

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 92 ft-lbs, MT: 89 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

88 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.8 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	BMW

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.58-1.69 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	570 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression

130-261 PSI. 29 maximum variation. psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	18-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 49 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.031 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.881 in / 0.803 in
Rotor Finish	0.5 - 3.5 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	bolt 1-10	90 degrees
4	all turn 90

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70

15 ft. lbs

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	Transmission Assembly · Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Oxygen Sensor · Fuel Filter · Engine Oil · Power Steering System · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Brake System · Cabin Air Filter
Drain, Flush & Refill	Engine Coolant 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

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’99 ’00 ’01 ’11

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V273000Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)Reported 04/04/2019

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417…

20V017000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 15/01/2020

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 6.9 qt E90-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 11428683168 Engine air filter 13717542294 Spark plug 12122158253 Battery 61218381762

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 330I take?

6.9 qt of HIGH PERFORMANCE MINERAL OILS: ABOVE 5 degrees F: 15W-40 API SJ, SL OR SM, -5 degreesF TO 68 degrees F: 10W-40 API SJ, SL OR SM, 5 degreesF TO 50 degrees F: 10W-30 API SJ, SL OR SM, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API SJ, SL OR SM, BELOW 32 degrees F:, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 330I have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 330I get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined mpg.