Maintenance schedule

2018 BMW M3 maintenance schedule

Every service on the 2018 M3, with its interval and an estimated cost.

F80 (5th gen, 2015–2018) · 3.0L M TwinPower Turbo I6 S55 (M3) · Rev + Daniel Georgiev

Checked against the manufacturer's service schedule · Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · 4 sources

The 2018 BMW M3 oil change interval is every 10,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first. Condition Based Service: change when the service display calls for it, at most 10,000 miles or 12 months. First change at the 1,200-mile running-in (break-in) service.

Brake Fluid: 24mo
Cabin Air Filter: 20,000mi; ≈ 32,000km
Engine Air Filter: 30,000mi; ≈ 48,000km
Spark Plugs: 30,000mi; ≈ 48,000km

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From the 2018 BMW M3 schedule.

From the 2018 BMW M3 schedule.
Service	Every	Status
Engine Oil & FilterSafety itemCondition Based Service: change when the service display calls for it, at most 10,000 miles or 12 months. First change at the 1,200-mile running-in (break-in) service.	10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo
Cabin Air FilterReplace the ventilation microfilter at every 2nd engine oil service (approx. 20,000 mi).	20,000 mi≈ 32,000 km
Engine Air FilterReplace the air filter element at every 3rd engine oil service (approx. 30,000 mi); more often in dusty conditions.	30,000 mi≈ 48,000 km
Spark PlugsReplace at every 3rd engine oil service (approx. 30,000 mi).	30,000 mi≈ 48,000 km
Rear Differential FluidChange at the 1,200-mile running-in service, then at every 5th engine oil service (approx. 50,000 mi).	50,000 mi≈ 80,000 km
Brake FluidSafety itemTime-based only: replace when the CBS display shows brake fluid due; BMW's CBS interval is 24 months after each change (the first may be counted from the production date).	24 mo
Brake InspectionInspect only. Pads are monitored by CBS; replace when displayed and check discs. Optional M Carbon Ceramic brakes: visually check disc wear using the surface wear indicators.	As needed
Engine CoolantNo scheduled replacement: long-term rated coolant, changed only for system repairs; level and concentration are checked at each vehicle check.	As needed
Dual-Clutch Transmission FluidNo scheduled replacement: the 7-speed M-DCT is factory-filled with long-term rated oil, changed only for transmission repair.	As needed
Manual Transmission FluidNo scheduled replacement: the 6-speed manual is factory-filled with long-term rated oil, changed only for transmission repair.	As needed

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The US 2018 M3 (F80) follows BMW's Condition Based Service: the service display schedules the oil change (at most every 10,000 miles or 12 months) and brake fluid (by date), and other items are tied to the oil-service count: a 1,200-mile running-in service (engine oil and rear differential oil), cabin microfilter every 2nd oil service (about 20,000 miles), air filter every 3rd (about 30,000 miles), spark plugs every 3rd (about 30,000 miles), rear differential oil every 5th (about 50,000 miles). Coolant and the M-DCT are long-term fills.

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The services not to skip on a 2018 BMW M3: engine oil & filter every 10,000 mi / 12 mo; brake fluid every 24 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.

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