Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 performance coupe · 4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)
2008 BMW M3 E92 Coupe
BMW's 2008 factory service roster identifies the M3 E92 Coupe as a distinct V8-powered M3 body application.

Photo: “2008 BMW M3 (E92)” by Spanish Coches / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- M3 E92 Coupe
- Body style
- Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 performance coupe
- 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
These items are filtered to the engine, transmission, trim, and model-year applicability recorded for this configuration. Broad Amazon category searches are suppressed here; shopping links appear only beside catalog-backed part numbers.
Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2008 BMW M3 E92 Coupe. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 4
- Factory intervals
- 1
- Fitment-scoped
- 4
- Exact references
- 1
Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.
Brake fluid
Sourced interval available
All booklet-listed 2007 3 Series models.
Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Brake Fluid Service · checked
Engine air-filter element
Exact reference available
Replace after every third engine-oil change; reduce the occurrence interval in dusty use.
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
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.
Source: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2008 BMW M3 4.0L S65 V8 — E-2994 · checked
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
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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.
Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · Maintenance summary, Microfilter · checked
Engine oil filter — catalog fitment
Fitment must be confirmed
Sources
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