Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

What kind of gas does a BMW 328i take?

I recently bought a used BMW 328i from a guy near me, but I forgot to ask him what fuel the vehicle uses—what kind of gas does a BMW 328i take?

avatar
Andrew Biro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The kind of gas a
BMW 328I
takes is premium gasoline with a 97 or higher octane rating—in fact, the BMW 328I is one of the few models that
BMW
actually requires to use premium fuel, rather than simply recommending it.
Premium gasoline is for higher-performance engines and usually contains additional additives not found in regular gasoline. If you don’t put the right type of gasoline in your BMW 328I, it can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and even engine damage—damage that is almost always extremely expensive to repair.
Should you ever need to check what type of gasoline your BMW 328i—or any other vehicle you may own—takes, consult your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Using the correct fuel type is key to keeping your vehicle working as intended, making for a much safer driving experience. Protect yourself even further with the right insurance policy using
Jerry
, the nation’s #1 licensed
car insurance
comparison app and broker.
Simply download the
super app
, fill out a short survey, and Jerry will start comparing dozens of competitive quotes from 55+ trusted insurance providers, finding you the best deals possible.
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings