2008 BMW 3 Series M3 E90 Sedan 6M

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim: M3 E90 Sedan
Body style: Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 performance sedan
Engine: 4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)
Transmission: 6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M double-clutch transmission

The S65 powertrain and M-specific chassis are not interchangeable with the regular 3 Series; transmission choice is not a separate model.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service topics: 4
Factory intervals: 1
Fitment-scoped: 4
Exact references: 1

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Brake fluid
Sourced interval available
All booklet-listed 2007 3 Series models.
Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.
Published interval: 24 months · Every two years, or when specified sooner by CBS.
Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Brake Fluid Service · checked 2026-08-05
Engine air-filter element
Exact reference available
Replace after every third engine-oil change; reduce the occurrence interval in dusty use.
Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.
Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · Maintenance summary, Engine oil — after every 3rd engine-oil change · checked 2026-08-05
4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) — K&N E-2994
K&N E-2994
Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Applies to: 2008 · 4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) · M3 E90 Sedan · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.
Source: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2008 BMW M3 4.0L S65 V8 — E-2994 · checked 2026-09-01
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentK&N E-2994
  Qty. 1 · Round engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
  Verify the current manufacturer application listing, VIN, production date, and installed dimensions before purchase.
  Catalog: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2008 BMW M3 4.0L S65 V8 — E-2994 · checked 2026-09-01
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Ventilation microfilter
Fitment must be confirmed
BMW's Condition Based Service system determines the due point from vehicle use; follow the vehicle display rather than inventing a fixed mileage interval.
Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.
Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · Maintenance summary, Microfilter · checked 2026-08-05
Engine oil filter — catalog fitment
Fitment must be confirmed
Applies to: 2008 · United States

2008 BMW M3 E90 Sedan

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Maintenance for this exact configuration

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