Types and amounts of lubricants and fluids used | |
Fuel | |
Gasoline engines | |
316i | unleaded, not worse than AI 95 |
318i | unleaded, not worse than AI 95 |
320i | unleaded, not worse than AI 983) |
323i | unleaded, not worse than AI 983) |
325i | unleaded, not worse than AI 983) |
328i | unleaded, not worse than AI 983) |
330i | unleaded, not worse than AI 983) |
M3 | unleaded, not worse than AI 983) |
3) It is possible to refuel AI 95 with a slight decrease in engine power. AI 91 can only be used in exceptional cases. | |
Diesel engines | |
Diesel fuel according to DIN EN 590 Cetane number min. 49 | |
Do not use biodiesel (rapeseed oil methyl ester) | |
The cetane number characterizes the ability of diesel fuel to self-ignite. | |
Operation in winter conditions | |
winter diesel fuel, which, depending on its brand, ensures uninterrupted operation of the engine at temperatures down to -15°C or down to -22°C. | |
Fuel filter heater | |
The vehicle is equipped with a fuel filter heater. Due to this, fuels designed for use at temperatures down to -15°C can be used at temperatures down to approximately -25°C. | |
If, at an air temperature below -25°C, the fuel has become so thick that the engine does not start, it is enough to let the car stand for some time in a heated room. | |
Diesel fuel should not be mixed with various additives that increase its fluidity. | |
When the outside air temperature drops below -9°C to summer kerosene can be added to diesel fuel (in % of total volume) | |
From -9 to -15°C | 10% |
From -15 to -25°С | 30% |
Below -25°С | 50% |
When the outside air temperature drops below -20°C to winter diesel fuel, add a viscosity reducer or kerosene (in % of total volume) | |
From -20 to -26°C | 10% |
From -26 to -31°С | 30% |
Below -31°С | 50% |
Fuel tank capacity | |
approximately | 63 l |
including reserve | 8 l |
Washer reservoir | |
Without headlight washer | 5.3 l |
with headlight washer | 5.6 l |
Engine oil (See also the section Automotive chemicals, oils and lubricants). | |
Type: long life approved BMW oils - long life p/n 07 511470 407 (as a last resort A3 according to ACEA for gasoline engines or A3 and B3 for diesel engines) | |
Viscosity SAE OW-30: CASTROL Formula SLX, DEA Ultec Syn-T, ESSO Ultron (Fuel Economy), SHELL Helix Ultra, VEEDOL Syntrhon. | |
Viscosity SAE OW-40:АRAL Super Tronic, AVIA SYNTH, BMW Super Power Spezial, BP VISCO 7000, MOBIL 1, SHELL Helix Ultra. | |
Viscosity SAE 5W-30: AGIP TECSINT, ARAL Super Tronic, BMW Super Power Plus, CASTROL TXT, DEA Viscobil S1, FINA FE 2000 5W-30, LIQUI MOLY Profi Synthol, MOBIL 1, MOBIL 1 Rally Formula, SHELL Helix Ultra, VALVOLINE Syn Power, VEEDOL Spezial R Plus. | |
Viscosity SAE 5W-40: AGIP Extra HTS, АRAL Super Tronic, AVIA SYNTH, BMW Super Power, BP Visco 5000, DEA Viscobil S1, ELF Synthese, ESSO Megatron, FINA First, FINA Motortronic RS, LIQUI MOLY Synthoil High Tech, MOBIL 1, MOBIL 1 Rally Formula, MOTUL Synergie, SHELL Helix Plus, SHELL Helix Ultra, TOTAL Activa 9000, TOTAL quartz 9000, VALVOLINE Syn Power. | |
Diesel engine 320d | |
Any motor oils that simultaneously comply with ACEA A3-96 and ACEA B3-96. Viscosity: OW-X, 5W-X and 10W-X. Here X stands for any value, such as 30, 40 or 50. | |
Volume, with filter change | |
316i, 318i | 4.0 |
320i, 323i, 328i | 6.5 |
320d | 5.0 |
Difference between marks "max" And "min" on the dipstick | 1 liter |
Cooling system | soft water mixture (60%) and antifreeze concentrate (40%) |
Antifreeze concentrate | Aral Antifreeze Extra, DEA Kuhlerfrostschutz, GlycoShell, Glysantin Protect Plus, Mobil Frostschutz 600 |
System volume | |
316i, 318i | 6.0 |
320i, 323i, 328i | 8.4 |
330i | |
M3 | |
320d | 7.0 |
330d | |
The amount of antifreeze added to the cooling system to provide the required frost resistance (while draining the same amount of coolant), l | |
The following shows how much antifreeze should be added to achieve the desired frost resistance. Example: Measurement on a 316i, 318i engine shows protection down to -10°C. In this case, it is necessary to drain 2.0 liters of coolant from the system and fill in 2.0 liters of pure concentrate instead. This will protect the engine down to -35°C. | |
The values given in the table are valid at a coolant temperature of approx. +20°C. | |
Manual gearbox | |
Type | gear oil MIL-L-2105 or API-GL-4, viscosity SAE 80 (If the oil filler plug has a yellow or green sticker, use BMW special oil, if the orange sticker is ATF-Dexron approved by BMW) |
Volume | about 1.1 l |
automatic transmission | |
Type | ATF ESSO EGL 71 141 or VW-ET No. G052 162 A2 (light yellow) |
Volume | |
When replacing | 3.0 l |
Total | 5.3 l |
Rear axle reducer | |
Type | for hypoid gears SAE 75W-90 (AGIP HLX, ARAL gearbox oil BS, AVIA hypoid 75W-90 EP, BMW rear axle gear oil Synthetik OSP, CASTROL SAF-XO, DEA Dearon BHS, FINA Potronic MS and -MX, MOBIL Gearlube VS 600, BP Energear SHX, ELF Tranself BM 75W-90, SHELL transmission oil OLS-BMW, MOTUL Hypo Synt, ESSO NLS 75W-90) |
Volume | 0.9 l |
Steering | ATF brands Aral Getriebecl ATF 22 D-22 144, BP Autran LTF, Shell ATF Dexron II D-21-631, Mobil ATF 220 D-20104, Total Dexron II D-21298, Esso ATF D-21 065; |
Brake system | 1.0 l, DOT 4 (BASF Hydraulan 413, DOT 4; Castrol GT LMA, DOT 4; Shell Brake Fluid, DOT 4) |
Air conditioning system | |
Oil | 4.3 - 4.8 oz (129-144 ml) |
refrigerant | 34.4 – 36.0 oz (1032-1080 ml) |
Lubrication of drive shafts | |
Lubrication type | Special grease |
Lubrication volume | 80 gr |
Battery terminal grease | Bosch Ft 40 v 1 |
Lubrication of hinges and door locks | grease, such as "Optimol-Optitemp TT 1" |
Ribbed V-Belts | |
318i | 6 RK x 1733 (5 RK x 950) |
320d | 5 RK x 2030 (5 RK x 836) |
320i, 323i, 328i | 6 RK x 1538 (5 RK x 863) |
Tire size // Wheel rims | |
316i, 318i, 320d | 195/65 R 15 91 V // 6.5 J x 15 |
320i | 205/60 R 15 91 V // 6.5 J x 15 |
323i | 205/55 R 16 91 V // 7 J x 16 |
325i | 205/55 R 16 W // 7 J x 16 |
328i | 225/50 R 16 92 W* // 7 J x 16 |
330i, 330d | 205/50 R17 W // 7J x 17 |
Spare wheel | T 125/90 R 15 96 M // 3.5B x 15 |
*) the use of snow chains for tires of the indicated sizes is not allowed | |
Air pressure in the tires of the front wheels / / rear wheels, bar | |
half load | |
316i, 318i, 320d | 1.8//2.2 |
320i | 2.0//2.4 |
323i, 325i, 328i | 2.2//2.6 |
Full load | |
316i, 318i, 320d | 2.2//2.7 |
320i | 2.4//2.9 |
323i | 2.6//3.1 |
325i, 328i | 2.7//3.2 |
Spare wheel | 4.2 |
Air pressure ratings for all factory-installed normal tire sizes (summer tires, all season tires) indicated on a sticker on the driver's door pillar. | |
Tire speed category | |
S | 180 km/h |
T | 190 km/h |
H | 210 km/h |
V | 240 km/h |
W | 270 km/h |
Y | over 270 km/h |
ZR | over 240 km/h |
Word "reinforced" at the end of the tire marking means reinforced performance. | |
Spark plug | |
NGK | BKR 6 EQUP, BKR 6 EK |
BOSCH | FGR 7 DQP, F7 LDCR |
Interelectrode gap | 0.7 - 0.8 mm |
spark plugs with four mass electrodes | 0.9 – 1.0 mm (not regulated) |
Turnkey size | 16 mm |
Accumulator battery | |
Type | Unattended |
Voltage | 12V negative ground |
Capacity (starting current) | |
316i, 318i | 50 Ah (265 A) |
320i, 323i, 328i, 330i | 75 Ah (380 A) |
320d | 85 Ah (410 A) |
330d | 95 Ah (450 A) |
Single lock remote control battery | CR 2016 |
Tightening torques for threaded connections | |
Fastener tightening torques are also given in the text of the Chapter and in some illustrations*. | |
Oil drain plugs in the oil pan 4-cylinder engine | 30 Nm |
Automatic transmission oil filler plug | 15 Nm |
Spark plug | 25 Nm |
Wheel bolts | 100 Nm |
View under the hood. Models 318i
View under the hood. Models 320i, 323i, 328i
View under the hood. Models 320d
- 1 - brake fluid reservoir
- 2 - dipstick for measuring the oil level in the engine
- 3 — the reservoir of the hydraulic booster of a steering
- 4 - expansion tank of the cooling system
- 5 - oil filler neck
- 6 - glass and headlight washer reservoir
- 7 - terminal "plus", used to start from an auxiliary source
- 8 - battery (can also be located in the trunk)