Fuel consumption according to DIN 70 030/1 ECE
BMW 520i | BMW 520i Touring | BMW 525i | |||||
5-speed Transmission | AT | 5-speed Transmission | AT | 5-speed Transmission | AT | ||
At 90 km/h | l/100 km | 6.9 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 6.2 |
At 120 km/h | l/100 km | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
For city cycle | l/100 km | 11.6 | 12.5 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 12.6 |
Average consumption | l/100 km | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.8 |
BMW 525i Touring | BMW 520i X | BMW 520i X Touring | |||||
5-speed Transmission | AT | 5-speed Transmission | AT | 5-speed Transmission | AT | ||
At 90 km/h | l/100 km | 7.3 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 77 | 7.1 |
At 120 km/h | l/100 km | 8.9 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 8.9 |
For city cycle | l/100 km | 12.4 | 13.1 | 12.4 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 13.3 |
Average consumption | l/100 km | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 9.8 |
BMW 525 iX - Power test is only permitted on a dedicated test stand.
BMW 530i | BMW 530i Touring | ||||
Fuel consumption according to DIN 70 030/1 ECE | 5-speed Transmission | AT | 5-speed Transmission | AT | |
At 90 km/h | l/100 km | 8.0 | 7.2 | 8.6 | 7.7 |
At 120 km/h | l/100 km | 9.8 | 8.9 | 10.6 | 9.7 |
For city cycle | l/100 km | 14.6 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 15.6 |
Average consumption | l/100 km | 10.8 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 11.0 |
BMW 540i | BMW 525 tds | BMW 525 tds Touring | ||||
Fuel consumption according to DIN 70 030/1 ECE | AT | 5-speed Transmission | AT | 5-speed gearbox | AT | |
At 90 km/h | l/100 km | 7.8 | 5.1 | 52 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
At 120 km/h | l/100 km | 9.6 | 69 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
For city cycle | l/100 km | 17.2 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 10.2 |
Average consumption | l/100 km | 11.5 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.4 |
Dimensions and weights
Length, mm | all models | 4720 |
Width, mm | all models | 1751 |
Height, mm | all models | 1412; (BMW 525 iX Touring - 1421) |
Vehicle base, mm | all models | 2761 |
Front overhang, mm | all models | 846 |
Rear overhang, mm | all models | 1113 |
Front wheel track, mm | all models | 1470; (BMW 525 iX - 1468) |
Rear wheel track, mm | all models | 1495 |
The smallest turning diameter along the track axis of the front outer wheel Ø, m | all models | 10.2 |
Smallest turning diameter Ø, m | all models | 11.0 |
BMW 520i | BMW 525i | BMW 525 iX | |
Own weight (ready to go, full refueling without special equipment), kg | 1445 | 1480 | 1570 |
With automatic transmission, kg | 1480 | 1515 | 1605 |
Full standard weight, kg | 1955 | 1990 | 2080 |
With automatic transmission, kg | 1990 | 2025 | 2115 |
Permissible axial load, front, kg | 950 | 970 | 1030 |
Permissible axial load, rear, kg | 1100 | 1135 | 1160 |
Gross trailer weight (according to factory specifications and approved in Germany) * | |||
| 700 | 700 | 750 |
| 1400 | 1500 | 1600 |
BMW 530i | BMW 540i | BMW 525 tds | |
Own weight (ready to go, full refueling without special equipment), kg | 1565 | — | 1480 |
with automatic transmission, kg | 1595 | 1650 | 1515 |
Full standard weight, kg | 2075 | — | 1990 |
with automatic transmission, kg | 2105 | 2160 | 2025 |
Permissible axial load, front, kg | 1030 | 1060 | 975 |
Permissible axial load, rear, kg | 1160 | 1180 | 1135 |
Gross trailer weight (according to factory specifications and approved in Germany) * | |||
without brake mechanism, kg | 700 | 700 | 700 |
with a brake mechanism when lifting up to 12%, kg | 1600 | 1600 | 1500 1) |
For information on the permissible weight of the towed trailer, consult a BMW Service.
Permissible tow bar load | 50 kg (75 kg only with ride height control or trailer with leaf springs). | |
Permissible roof load | all models | 100 kg |
Permissible axle loads and gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded | ||
Trunk capacity according to VDA | all models | 460 l (1430 l) |
1) On vehicles with AT gears with a towed trailer mass of more than 1000 kg, an additional filter must be installed. Please note possible deviations from the values given for certain country and special versions. Please refer to the vehicle documents or the manufacturer's summary plate.
BMW 520i Touring | BMW 525i Touring | BMW 525 iX Touring | BMW 530i Touring | BMW 525 tds Touring | |
Own weight (ready to go, full refueling without special equipment), kg | 1530 | 1575 | 1650 | 1630 | 1560 |
With automatic transmission, kg | 1565 | 1610 | 1685 | 1660 | 1595 |
Full standard weight, kg | 2100/2155 1) | 2125 | 2200 | 2180 | 2110/2160 1) |
with automatic transmission, kg | 2135/2190 1) | 2160 | 2235 | 2210 | 2145/2195 1) |
Permissible axle load, front, kg | 950 | 970 | 1030 | 1030 | 970 |
Permissible axial load, rear, kg | 1260/1300 1) | 1270 | 1300 | 1300 | 1270/1300 1) |
Gross trailer weight (according to factory specifications and approved in Germany) * | |||||
| 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| 1500 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600/1500 2) 3) |
Permissible load on the tow bar, kg | 50/57 4) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 50/75 4) |
1) Only if there is a ride height control system.
2) If the towed trailer weighs more than 1000 kg, an additional filter must be installed.
3) WITH AT.
4) Only if there is a ride height control system or the trailer is equipped with springs.
Running performance
BMW 520i | BMW 520i Touring | BMW 525i | |
Max speed km/h | 211 | 205 | 230 |
with AT | 207 | 202 | 225 |
Acceleration time from standstill with gear shifting, km/h | |||
| 3.4 s | 3.4 s | 2.6 s |
| 6.7s | 7.4s | 5.8 s |
| 10.6/11.7*s | 11.3/12.4*s | 8.6/9.5*s |
| 14.2 s | 15.4 s | 11.8 s |
| 11.3 s | 11.6 s | 9.2s |
Time to overcome 1 kilometer from a standstill for | 31.5/32.9*s | 32.3/33.7*s | 29.2/30.3*s |
BMW 530i | BMW 530i Touring | BMW 540i | |
Max speed km/h | 235 | 227 | — |
with AT | 232 | 225 | 240 |
Acceleration time from standstill with gear shifting, km/h | |||
| 2.7 s | 2.6 s | 2.9 s |
| 5.6 s | 5.6 s | 5.0 s |
| 7.7/8.8*s | 8.3/9.0*s | 6.8 s |
| 11.0 s | 11.2 s | 9.1s |
| 8.9 s | 8.8 s | — |
Time to overcome 1 kilometer from a standstill for | 28.4/29.3*s | 28.8/29.8*s | 26.8 s |
BMW 525i Touring | BMW 525 iX | BMW 520i XTouring | |
Max speed km/h | 221 | 220 | 215 |
with AT | 218 | 217 | 211 |
Acceleration time from standstill km/h | With | With | With |
with gear change | |||
| 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| 9.2/9.9* | 9.5/10.3* | 10.0/10.9* |
| 12.6 | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| 10.0 | 9.7 | 10.5 |
Time to overcome 1 kilometer from a standstill for | 23.9/31.0* | 30.3/31.4* | 30.8/32.1* |
BMW 525 tds | BMW 525 tds Touring | ||
Max speed km/h | 207 | 202 | |
with AT | 205 | 200 | |
Acceleration time from standstill with gear shifting, km/h | |||
| 3.6 s | 3.7 s | |
| 7.5 s | 7.8 s | |
| 11.0/11.6*s | 11.6/12.2*s | |
| 15.0 s | 16.0 s | |
| 10.1s | 11.1s | |
Time to overcome 1 kilometer from a standstill for | 32.1/33.0*s | 32.8/33. 7 s |
* with AT (automatic transmission).
Please note: The measurement of engine power and driving performance is subject to the conditions of the relevant DIN standards (on standard vehicles). Permissible deviations are also standardized. Additional equipment sometimes greatly affects driving performance and fuel consumption, as the mass and streamlining coefficient change (roof rack, wide tires, additional mirrors, etc.).
Data for regulation and control
Engine
Oil filter
M10 engines | Champion C121 |
M20 engines | Champion C160 |
M30 engines | Champion X115 |
M40 engines | Champion X120 |
Valve clearances (inlet and outlet)
M10 engines | |
| 0.20 mm |
| 0.25 mm |
M20 engines | |
| 0.25 mm |
| 0.30 mm |
M30 engines | |
| 0.30 mm |
| 0.35mm |
| Hydraulic regulators |
V-belts
BMW 520i, 525i/X | |
| |
| 6Kh1560 |
| |
| 5Kh890 |
BMW 530i, 540i | |
| |
| 7Kh1605 |
| |
| 5Kh980 |
BMW 525tds | |
| 5RKx1815 |
| 4RKx778 |
Cooling system
Antifreeze mixture | 40% antifreeze/60% water |
Fuel system
Idle speed
Models, E28 («retro») | |
| 800±50 rpm |
| 850±50 rpm |
Models, E34 (modern) | |
| 800±40 rpm |
| 760±40 rpm |
| 760±40 rpm |
| 800±50 rpm |
| 850±50 rpm |
%CO at 3000 rpm
Models, E28 («retro») | |
| 1.0 maximum |
| 1.0 ± 0.5 |
| 1.5 maximum |
| from 0.3 to 1.5 |
| from 0.3 to 1.5 |
Models, E34 («modern») | |
| 0.7 ± 0.5 |
Air filter element
M10 engines | Champion W155 (round) or U504 (square) |
M20 engines | Champion U504 or U527 |
M30 engines | Champion U504 or U527 |
M40 engines | Champion U527 |
Fuel filter (all fuel injected engines) | Champion L206 |
Ignition system
Spark plug type
M10, M20 and M30 engines | Champion N9YCC |
M40 engines | Champion С9YCC |
Candle Gap* | 0.8mm |
Candlesticks (HT) wires | Champion does not produce |
* Spark plug gap information is based on Champion recommendations. If other types of spark plugs are installed, see spark plug manufacturer's instructions.
Brake system
Minimum allowable thickness of friction linings of disc brake pads | 2.0 mm |
Minimum admissible thickness of overlays of shoes of drum brake mechanisms | 2.0 mm |
Wiper blades
windshield | |
| Champion X-4503 |
| Champion does not produce |
Tailgate glass | Champion does not produce |
Tire pressure (cold), bar
front | Rear | |
Models E28 | ||
| 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 2.3 | 2.5 |
Models E34 | ||
| 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2.2 | 2.1 |
| 2.0 | 2.3 |
Types of lubricants and fluids used
Fuel | fuel quality requirements |
Vehicles with a catalytic converter | Automotive unleaded gasoline «Super» DIN 51 607*, minimum octane rating ROZ 95 (Euro-Super) 1) |
Vehicles without catalyst 2) | Automotive unleaded gasoline «Super» DIN 51 607*, minimum ROX 95 (Euro-Super) or petrol «Super» DIN 51 600*, minimum octane rating ROZ 98 or petrol «Super», with a minimum octane rating of ROZ 95. |
BMW 525tds | Diesel fuel according to DIN 51 601*, with a minimum octane rating of 45 |
1) This engine with automatic ignition control can also use fuel with a minimum octane rating of ROZ 91, which will naturally affect its power and fuel consumption.
2) Additional equipment with a catalyst is possible; DIN - industrial standard of Germany (here and below).
Component or system | Grease type/characteristics |
Engine | All-weather motor oil, viscosity SAE 10W/40 to 20W/50, according to API SG standards |
Cooling system | Antifreeze based on ethylene glycol with corrosion inhibitors |
Manual transmission* | Gear oil, SAE 80 viscosity per API-GL4, or mineral motor oil, SAE 20, 30 or 40 viscosity per API-SG |
automatic transmission | Dexron 2 type ATF |
main gear | Hypoid motor oil according to BMW standards, viscosity SAE 90** |
Hydraulic brake and clutch systems | Hydraulic brake fluid according to SAE J 1703 or DOT4 |
Power Steering | Dexron 2 type ATF |
* Models E34 520i and 525i air-cooled, E34 530i and 535i - Dexron 2 type ATF
** Only available in large containers, contact your BMW dealer.
Volumes of liquids
Engine oil
M10 engines | 4.0 l |
M20 engines | 4.3 l |
M30 engines | 5.8 l |
M40 engines | 4.0 l |
Cooling system
M10 engines | 7.0 l |
M20 engines | 10.5 l |
M30 engines | 12.0 l |
M40 engines | 7.0 l |
Fuel tank
Models | |
| 70 l |
| 81 l |
Manual gearbox
ZF | 1.2 l |
Getrag | from 1.0 to 1.5 l |
Transfer case
From 1.0 to 1.5 l
Automatic transmission (the full amount)
3-speed | 2.0 l |
4-speed | 3.0 l |
Main gear case capacity (complete)
On E28 models | 0.9 l |
On E34 models | 1.7 l |
All volumes are approximate | |
| OK. 2.5 - BMW 520i, 530i, 540i |
OK. 3.2 - BMW 525 iX, 525tds | |
| OK. 8.5 - BMW 520i, BMM 525i/X |
OK. 8.0 - BMW 5 25tds | |
OK. 7.5 - BMW 530i, 540i | |
| OK. 1.0 |
| OK. 2.5 |
Repair Data
Engine
Engine displacement, cm3
Body type E28 («retro») | |
| 1766 (engine M10/4-cyl.) |
| 2494 (engine M30/6-cyl.) |
| 2788 (engine M30/6-cyl.) |
| 3430 (engine M30/6-cyl.) |
| 3430 (engine M30/6-cyl.) |
Body type E34 (modern) | |
| 1796 (engine M40/4-cyl.) |
| 1990 (engine M20/6-cyl.) |
| 2494 (engine M20/6-cyl.) |
| 2986 (engine M30/6-cyl.) |
| 3430 (engine M30/6-cyl.) |
The order of operation of the cylinders
Four-cylinder engines | 1 — 3 — 4 — 2 |
Six-cylinder engines | 1 — 5 — 3 — 6 — 2 — 4 |
Compression pressure (all engines)
10-11 atm.
Oil pressure (all cylinders)
At idle | 0.5 - 2.0 atm. |
At higher speeds (e.g. at 40,000 rpm) | 4 atm. and higher (typical value) |
Limit flatness of the cylinder head
In addition to the M40 engine | 0.10 mm |
M40 engine | 0.03mm |
Maximum head thickness (when grinding the surface of the head, do not maintain the specified limit size) | |
| 128.6 mm |
| 124.7 mm |
| 140.55 mm |
Valves
Valve stem diameter (standard) | |
| 8.0 mm |
| 7.0 mm |
| |
| 6.975 mm |
| 6.960 mm |
Minimum width of valve chamfer | |
| 1.191 mm |
| 1.98 mm |
Maximum lateral play of the valve stem (see in text) | 0.787 mm |
Valve face angle | |
| 45° |
| 45° |
Camshaft and rocker arms
Camshaft bearing lubrication clearance | 0.033 - 0.076 mm |
Camshaft end play | |
| 0.02 - 0.13 mm |
| 0.2 mm maximum |
| 0.03 - 0.18 mm |
| 0.065 - 0.150 mm |
Radial clearance of rocker arms | 0.015 - 0.051 mm |
Crankshaft
Axial play | |
| 0.085 - 0.174 mm |
| 0.080 - 0.163 mm |
Main bearing journal diameter (standard) | |
| |
| 54.98 - 54.99 mm |
| 54.97 - 54.98 mm |
| |
| 59.98 - 59.99 mm |
| 59.97 - 59.98 mm |
| |
| 59.984 - 59.990 mm |
| 59.977 - 59.983 mm |
| 59.971 - 59.976 mm |
Reduced main bearing journal diameter | |
| 0.25 mm |
| 0.50 mm |
| 0.75 mm |
Main bearing lubrication clearance | |
| 0.030 - 0.070 mm |
| 0.020 - 0.046 mm |
Connecting rod journal diameter (standard) | |
| 47.975 - 47.991 mm |
| 44.975 - 44.991 mm |
Reduced connecting rod journal diameter | |
| 0.25 mm |
| 0.50 mm |
| 0.75 mm |
Connecting rods
Side play of the connecting rod (all engines) | 0.041 mm |
Connecting rod bearing lubrication clearance | |
| 0.030 - 0.070 mm |
| 0.020 - 0.055 mm |
| 0.010 - 0.052 mm |
Cylinder block
Cylinder diameter (standard)
M10/B18 engine | 89.00 - 89.01 mm |
M20/V20 engine | 80.00 - 80.01 mm |
M20/B25 engine | 84.00 - 84.01 mm |
M30/B25 engine | 86.00 - 86.01 mm |
M30/B28 engine | 86.00 - 86.01 mm |
Engine M30/V30M | 89.00 - 89.01 mm |
M30/B34 engine | 92.00 - 92.01 mm |
M30/V35M engine | 92.00 - 92.01 mm |
M40/B16 engine | 84.00 - 84.014 mm |
M40/B18 engine | 84.00 - 84.014 mm |
Ultimate ovality of the cylinder (greatest) | |
| 0.02 mm |
| 0.03mm |
| 0.01mm |
Cylinder taper (greatest) | |
| 0.02mm |
| 0.01mm |
Pistons and piston rings
Piston diameter (standard)
M10 engines | 88.97 mm |
M20 engines | |
| 79.98 mm |
| 83.98 mm |
M30 engines | |
| |
| 88.970 mm |
| 88.980 mm |
| |
| 91.972 mm |
| 91.980 mm |
M40 engine | |
| 83.985 mm |
| 84.065 mm |
Clearance between piston and cylinder wall | |
| |
| 0.02 - 0.05 mm |
| 0.01 - 0.04 mm |
| |
| 0.15 mm |
| 0.12 mm |
Piston ring gap | |
| |
| 0.30 - 0.70 mm |
| 020 - 0.40 mm |
| 0.25 - 0.50 mm |
| |
| 0.20 - 0.50 mm |
| |
| 0.20 - 045 mm |
| 0.40 - 0.65 mm |
| 0.30 - 0.60 mm |
| |
| 0.20 - 1.00 mm |
| 0.20 - 1.00 mm |
| |
| 0.20 - 1.00 mm |
| 0.40 - 1.40 mm |
Piston ring side clearance | |
| |
| 0.06 - 0.09 mm |
| 0.03 - 0.072 mm |
| 0.02 - 0.06 mm |
| |
| 0.04 - 0.08 mm |
| 0.03 - 0.07 mm |
| 0.02 - 0.05 mm |
| |
| 0.04 - 0.072 mm |
| 0.03 - 0.062 mm |
| 0.02 - 0.05 mm |
| |
| 0.02 - 0.20 mm |
| 0.02 - 0.10 mm |
| |
| 0.02 - 0.10 mm |
| not measured |
Lubrication system
Oil pressure (for all engines) | |
| 0.5 to 2.0 bar |
| 4.0 bar and above (usually) |
Oil pump clearances - M40 engine (casing - outer rotor/outer rotor - inner rotor) | 0.12 mm - 0.20 mm |
Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Length - M40 Engine | 84.1 mm |
Cooling system
Coolant capacity | See above |
Thermostat specifications | |
| 80°C |
| 100°C |
Cooling fan thermal switch cut-in temperatures | |
| 91°C |
| 99°C |
Supply system
Carburetor (Solex 2B4)
Main jet | |
| x120 |
| x90 |
Auxiliary air jet | |
| 135 |
| 75 |
Spray nozzle diameter | |
| 24 mm |
| 28 mm |
Fuel/air jet idling | |
| 50/120 |
| 40/125 |
Float needle valve diameter | 2.0 mm |
Air damper gap (closed) | 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
Initial position of the throttle actuator. | 22.0 - 24.0 mm |
float position | |
| 27.0 - 29.0 mm |
| 29.0 - 31.0 mm |
Carburetor (Solex 2BE)
Main jet | |
| x120 |
| x110 |
Auxiliary air jet | |
| 140 |
| 70 |
Spray nozzle diameter | |
| 24 mm |
| 28 mm |
Fuel jet idling | |
| 47.5 mm |
Idle air jet | |
| 180 |
Float chamber needle valve diameter | 2.0 mm |
Throttle coil resistance | 0.97 - 1.63 ohm |
Intake air temperature sensor resistance | |
| 8200 - 10500 Ohm |
| 2200 - 2700 Ohm |
| 300 - 360 Ohm |
float position | |
| 27.0 - 29.0 mm |
| 29.0 - 31.0 mm |
Fuel pressure (carbureted engines)
Fuel pump supply pressure (at idle) | 0.1 - 0.3 atm. |
Fuel pressure (injection engines)
Fuel system pressure (in relation to the pressure in the inlet pipeline) | |
| |
| 2.5 - 3.0 atm. |
| |
| 3.0±0.06 atm. |
| 2.5 - 3.0 atm. |
Residual pressure in the fuel system | 2.1 atm. |
Maximum fuel pump pressure | 6.3 - 6.9 atm. |
Residual pressure of the fuel pump | 5.5 atm. |
Intermediate pump pressure | 0.28 - 0.35 atm. |
Injectors
Injector resistance | 14.5 - 17.5 ohms |
Accelerator cable free play | 1.0 mm |
Engine electrical systems
General application
Models with carburetor or L-Jetronic injection system | Semiconductor ignition system (TCI) |
Models with Motronic injection system | The Motronic system controls the ignition |
Ignition coil
Primary resistance | |
| 0.82 ohm |
| 0.50 ohm |
Secondary winding resistance | |
| 8250 ohm |
| 5000 - 6000 Ohm |
Distributor (models with TCI system)
Air gap | 0.3 - 0.7 mm |
Sensor Coil Resistance / Pulse Sensor | 900 -1200 ohm |
Ignition timing (models with TCI system)
(Vacuum line disconnected from distributor)
518 with M10/B18 engine | 25°to TDC at 2900±50 rpm |
518i with M10/B18 engine | 30°to TDC at 3000±50 rpm |
525i with M30/B25 engine (except distributor 237302033) | 22°to TDC at 1800±50 rpm |
525i with M30/B25 engine (distributor 237302033) | 22°to TDC at 2150±50 rpm |
528i with M30/B28 engine | 22°to TDC at 2150±50 rpm |
Battery
Under the back seat
BMW 520i, 525i/X | 12V, 65 Ah |
BMW 530i, 540i, 525tds | 12V, 85 Ah |
2nd battery in trunk | 12V, 25 Ah |
Generator
BMW 520i, 525i/X | 80 A, 1120 W |
BMW 525tds | 95 A, 1330 W |
BMW 530i | 100 A, 1400 W |
BMW 520i, 525iA, 525iXA, 530iA, 540i | 140 A, 1960 W |
Manual transmission
Gear ratios
Box with five gears | 520i | 525i/X | 525tds |
530i | |||
1st gear | 4.23 | 4.20 | 5.09 |
2nd gear | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.80 |
3rd gear | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.76 |
4th gear | 1.22 | 1.24 | 1.25 |
5th gear | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Reverse | 4.04 | 3.89 | 4.71 |
Automatic transmission
Gear ratios
520i, 525i/X, 525tds, 530i | 540i | |
1st gear | 3.67 | 3.51 |
2nd gear | 2.00 | 2.24 |
3rd gear | 1.41 | 1.54 |
4th gear | 1.00 | 1.00 |
5th gear | 0.74 | 0.79 |
Reverse | 4.10 | 3.68 |
Throttle cable adjustment
Distance between cable stopper and end of cable bushing | |
| 0.50±0.25mm |
| 44.0 mm (minimum) |
Clutch
Distance from clutch pedal to bulkhead | |
| 245±10mm |
| 0.5mm |
| 7.5mm |
Brake system
Type of brake fluid | See above |
Disc brakes
Minimum brake pad thickness | See above |
Minimum allowable brake disc thickness (wear limit) * | |
| |
| 10.0 mm |
| 20.0 mm |
| 8.0 mm |
Minimum disc thickness after processing | |
| |
| 10.4mm |
| 20.4mm |
| 8.4mm |
The maximum allowable difference in thickness along the plane of the disc | 0.02mm |
Maximum allowable disc runout | 0.2 mm |
* See label on disc. It will replace the information provided here.
Brake pedal adjustment
brake pedal height (distance from pedal to bulkhead) | 245 mm |
Stoplight switch adjustment (size A - see text) | from 5.0 to 6.0 mm |
Parking brake
Minimum thickness of parking brake pads | 1.5mm |
Parking brake lever travel | 5 - 8 clicks |
Steering
Type of fluid in the power steering mechanism | See above |
Wheels and tires
Tire sizes | |
| |
| 175x14 |
| 175x14 |
| 175x14; 195/70x14 |
| 195/70x14 |
| 220/55x390 |
| |
| 195/65x15 |
| 195/65x15; 225/60x15 |
| 195/65x15; 205/65x15; 225/65x15 |
| 205/65x15; 225/65x15 |
| 225/65x15; 240/45x415 |
Tire pressure | See above |
Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm
Engine
Data for regulation and control
Automatic transmission pan bolts | |
| 8 to 9 |
| 5 to 7 |
Spark plug | |
| 20 to 30 |
| from 30 to 33 |
Oxygen sensor | from 30 to 33 |
Wheel bolts | 100 |
Repair Data
Timing chain tensioner cover | 35 |
Timing belt tensioner bolts | 22 |
Camshaft sprocket to camshaft bolt | |
| 10 |
| 65 |
flange to camshaft (M30 engine) | 145 |
Timing belt or chain covers to the engine | |
| 10 |
| 22 |
| 47 |
| 22 |
Crankshaft hub bolt or nut | |
| 190 |
| 410 |
| 440 |
| 310 |
Cylinder head bolts* | |
| |
| 60 |
| Another 33° |
| Another 25° |
| |
| 40 |
| 60 |
| Another 25° |
| |
| 30 |
| Another 90° |
| Another 90° |
| |
| 60 |
| Another 33° |
| Another 33° |
| |
| 60 |
| 80 |
| Another 35° |
| |
| 30 |
| Another 90° |
| Another 90° |
Bolts of fastening of the inlet pipeline to a head of cylinders | |
| 22 |
| 15 |
| 10 |
Nuts of fastening of the final pipeline to a head of cylinders | |
| 10 |
| 15 |
Flywheel/Drive Disc Bolts | |
| 105 |
| 120 |
Intermediate shaft sprocket bolt (M20 engines) | 60 |
Bolts of fastening of the pallet crankcase to the block of cylinders | 9 — 11 |
Oil pump mounting bolts (except for M40 engines) | 22 |
Bolts of fastening of an asterisk of the oil pump (M10 and M30 engines) | 10 |
Oil pump cover plate to engine front cover (M40) | 9 |
Bolts of fastening of a forward cover to the engine (M20 and M40) | |
| 10 |
| 22 |
Bolts of fastening of the holder of a back epiploon of the crankshaft to the block | |
| 9 |
| 22 |
Main bearing cap bolts to cylinder side* | |
| 60 |
| |
| 20 |
| Optional 50° |
Connecting rod bearing cap bolts/nuts | |
| 55 |
| |
| 20 |
| Optional 70° |
Camshaft bearing caps (M40 engine) | 10 |
Gear bolt to intermediate shaft (M20 engine) | 60 |
Bolt (s) oil intake | |
| 10 |
| 5 |
* BMW recommends changing the cylinder head bolts as a matter of course.
Cooling system
Mechanical cooling fan clutch nut to water pump (left hand thread) | 40 |
Bolts of fastening of the mechanical fan of cooling to the coupling | 10 |
Water pump bolts | |
| 10 |
| 22 |
| 10 |
Supply system
carburetor mount | 10 |
Fuel pump to cylinder head | 12 |
Nuts/bolts of the throttle body | 19 — 26 |
Manual transmission
Output flange nut | |
| 100 |
| |
| 170 |
| Completely loosen |
| 120 |
Hex Bolts for Transmission to Engine | |
| 22 — 27 |
| 47 — 51 |
| 66 — 82 |
Bolts under a bar key of fastening of transmission to the engine | |
| 20 — 24 |
| 38 — 47 |
| 64 — 80 |
Rear transmission nut | 22 — 24 |
Rubber feet (transmissions or crossbars) | 43 — 48 |
Drain/fill plug | 40 — 60 |
Automatic transmission
Hexagonal bolts of fastening of transmission to the engine | |
| 24 |
| 45 |
| 82 |
Bolts of fastening of transmission to the engine with heads of type"Torx" | |
| 21 |
| 42 |
| 63 |
Rear transmission support to body | 21 |
Fastening the rotation converter to the drive disk | |
| 26 |
| 49 |
Transmission stiffener | 23 |
Output flange nut. | 100 |
Oil cooler tubes | |
| 18 |
| 35 |
| 35 |
Filler tube to transmission case | |
| from 100 to 110 |
| 98 |
Transmission housing drain plug | 16 |
Clutch
Clutch Master Cylinder Bolts | 22 |
Clutch slave cylinder bolts | 22 |
Bolts of fastening of a pressure disk to a flywheel | 24 |
Cardan shaft
Bolt of fastening of a yoke of the central universal joint | 97 |
Bolts of fastening of the central bearing | 21 |
Slotted Sectional Clamping Coupling | 10 |
Rear universal joint to final drive flange | |
| 64 |
| 90 |
Flexible coupling to transmission flange | |
| 48 |
| 64 |
| 81 |
| 100 |
Drive shafts
M10 bolts without locking teeth | 83 |
Bolts M10 with locking teeth | |
| 96 |
| 100 |
| 64 |
| 110 |
Gear shaft flange nut | |
| 185 (maximum), or until labels match (see text) |
| 210 (maximum), or until labels match (see text) |
Brake system
Front disc brake caliper | |
| from 30 to 35 |
| |
| 123 |
| 110 |
Rear disc brake caliper | |
| from 30 to 35 |
| 67 |
Brake hose connection to caliper | 14 to 17 |
Nuts of fastening of the main cylinder to the vacuum amplifier | from 25 to 29 |
Nuts of fastening of the vacuum amplifier | from 22 to 24 |
Threaded nipple connections of hydraulic lines to the vacuum hydraulic booster - models E28 «retro» | 31 |
Wheel bolts | see chapter BMW 5-series cars |
Front suspension
shock absorber rod nut | |
| 65 |
| 44 |
| 130 |
| 22 |
Lower Suspension Arm | |
| 85 |
| 77 |
support arm | |
| 85 |
| 130 |
| 290 |
| 65 |
stabilizer bar | |
| 22 |
Rod link locknut to suspension strut housing | |
| 20 |
| 33 |
| 58 |
Rear suspension
Rear shock absorber | |
| from 125 to 142 |
| from 22 to 24 |
| from 22 to 24 |
trailing arms | |
| 66 |
| 126 |
Axial nut drive flange rear wheel bearing | |
| from 175 to 210 |
| from 235 to 260 |
Steering
Steering wheel nut | 79 |
Coupling bolt of universal joint of a steering column | 22 |
Bolts of fastening of the steering mechanism to a subframe of a forward suspension bracket | 42 |
Nut of fastening of a tip of steering draft to the rotary lever | 37 |
Bolt of a collar of a tip of steering draft | 14 |
Steering arm to steering gear | 140 |
Steering joints (All) | 37 |