Vehicle Maintenance BMW 3 Series E36
BMW 3 Series Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance intervals on BMW vehicles are determined by the microprocessor depending on the operating conditions and are displayed to the driver on the...
Maintenance intervals on BMW vehicles are determined by the microprocessor depending on the operating conditions and are displayed to the driver on the...
Prompt service
Operational maintenance is carried out every 10,000 km, but at least once a year (preferably in spring) On a diesel engine, the engine oil is changed every...
Operational maintenance is carried out every 10,000 km, but at least once a year (preferably in spring) On a diesel engine, the engine oil is changed every...
Scheduled maintenance
Routine maintenance corresponds to Inspektion I BMW. It should be carried out when the Inspektion message lights up along with the yellow LED. If you do not...
Routine maintenance corresponds to Inspektion I BMW. It should be carried out when the Inspektion message lights up along with the yellow LED. If you do not...
Maintenance work
The description of maintenance work is given with their distribution to individual vehicle systems. Instructions are given on the required wear parts and the...
The description of maintenance work is given with their distribution to individual vehicle systems. Instructions are given on the required wear parts and the...
Engine and exhaust system
According to the maintenance schedule, the following work must be performed: Engine: Oil change and external inspection of smudges. Cooling and heating system:...
According to the maintenance schedule, the following work must be performed: Engine: Oil change and external inspection of smudges. Cooling and heating system:...
Engine oil change
To change the engine oil, the following equipment is required: Pit, oil pump or hydraulic lift with stands. 17 or 19 mm wrench socket and 5 to 8 liter oil...
To change the engine oil, the following equipment is required: Pit, oil pump or hydraulic lift with stands. 17 or 19 mm wrench socket and 5 to 8 liter oil...
Draining engine oil
Warm up the engine to operating temperature (coolant temperature 60°-80°). Raise the car. Diesel engine: Remove the protective pan under the oil sump. Place a...
Warm up the engine to operating temperature (coolant temperature 60°-80°). Raise the car. Diesel engine: Remove the protective pan under the oil sump. Place a...
Filter replacement
Remove central bolt -1- in middle of oil filter cover. Remove oil filter cover -2- with central bolt -1-. Pull out filter element -3-. Wipe off dripping oil...
Remove central bolt -1- in middle of oil filter cover. Remove oil filter cover -2- with central bolt -1-. Pull out filter element -3-. Wipe off dripping oil...
Filling the engine with oil
Screw the drain plug with a new gasket and tighten the plug well, but without undue force. Plug tightening torque wrench 17: 30 Nm, wrench 19: 60 Nm. Fill in...
Screw the drain plug with a new gasket and tighten the plug well, but without undue force. Plug tightening torque wrench 17: 30 Nm, wrench 19: 60 Nm. Fill in...
External inspection of oil leaks
In the case of an engine flooded with oil and with increased oil consumption, locate the oil leaks. To do this, check the engine in the following places: Open...
In the case of an engine flooded with oil and with increased oil consumption, locate the oil leaks. To do this, check the engine in the following places: Open...
Checking the oil level
The oil level should be checked and topped up if necessary approximately every 1000 km. At the same time, oil consumption should not exceed 1.0 liters per 1000...
The oil level should be checked and topped up if necessary approximately every 1000 km. At the same time, oil consumption should not exceed 1.0 liters per 1000...
Checking the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked regularly - about every four weeks, and always before any long trip. For topping up - even in the warm season - use only a...
The coolant level should be checked regularly - about every four weeks, and always before any long trip. For topping up - even in the warm season - use only a...
Coolant replacement
The coolant must be changed as part of the maintenance schedule every 2 years. This requires the following tool: Jack and stands. Large screwdriver or coin. A...
The coolant must be changed as part of the maintenance schedule every 2 years. This requires the following tool: Jack and stands. Large screwdriver or coin. A...
Drain
Set the heater switch in the passenger compartment to maximum heating power. Turn the cap of the cooling system slightly to the left and release the pressure...
Set the heater switch in the passenger compartment to maximum heating power. Turn the cap of the cooling system slightly to the left and release the pressure...
Liquid filling
Pour fresh coolant into the expansion tank to the brim. Open bleed valve -arrow- on top of radiator next to expansion tank and keep open until bubble-free...
Pour fresh coolant into the expansion tank to the brim. Open bleed valve -arrow- on top of radiator next to expansion tank and keep open until bubble-free...
Checking the tightness of the cooling system
By squeezing and bending the coolant hoses, check for cracks on them, replace hardened hoses. The hoses must be pushed deep enough into the fittings. Check the...
By squeezing and bending the coolant hoses, check for cracks on them, replace hardened hoses. The hoses must be pushed deep enough into the fittings. Check the...
Frost resistance test
To check the frost resistance of the coolant, the following measuring tool is required: Hydrometer, commercially available, as well as at gas stations....
To check the frost resistance of the coolant, the following measuring tool is required: Hydrometer, commercially available, as well as at gas stations....
Compression test
The following meter is required: A device for measuring compression. Attention: Diesel engine requires a device with a large measuring range. Compression...
The following meter is required: A device for measuring compression. Attention: Diesel engine requires a device with a large measuring range. Compression...
Replacing spark plugs / checking electrical connections
Special tool required: Candle wrench, available in the on-board tool kit or commercially available. 316i/3l8i: It is also recommended to purchase special...
Special tool required: Candle wrench, available in the on-board tool kit or commercially available. 316i/3l8i: It is also recommended to purchase special...
Air filter replacement
No special tool required. The following wear parts must be purchased: filter element. When purchasing, please note that there are different filter elements for...
No special tool required. The following wear parts must be purchased: filter element. When purchasing, please note that there are different filter elements for...
Water removal and fuel filter replacement
Regardless of engine power, the fuel filter must be replaced every 80,000 km on petrol engines and every 40,000 km on diesel engines. On a diesel engine, the...
Regardless of engine power, the fuel filter must be replaced every 80,000 km on petrol engines and every 40,000 km on diesel engines. On a diesel engine, the...
Replacing the fuel filter on gasoline engines
The following special tool is required: Jack and stands. 2 small screw clamps for covering hoses. Vessel for collecting escaping gasoline. The following wear...
The following special tool is required: Jack and stands. 2 small screw clamps for covering hoses. Vessel for collecting escaping gasoline. The following wear...
Water removal and diesel fuel filter replacement
Water removal from the fuel filter should be carried out as part of the maintenance schedule every 10,000 km, but at least once a year. The fuel filter must be...
Water removal from the fuel filter should be carried out as part of the maintenance schedule every 10,000 km, but at least once a year. The fuel filter must be...
Checking and tensioning V-belts. Replacing and tensioning the toothed belt
On four-cylinder engines manufactured since September 1993, as well as on all six-cylinder engines, a ribbed V-belt is installed. This V-ribbed belt tensions...
On four-cylinder engines manufactured since September 1993, as well as on all six-cylinder engines, a ribbed V-belt is installed. This V-ribbed belt tensions...
External inspection of the exhaust system
Raise the car. Check the reliability of the installation of the fastening brackets. Use a carrying lamp to check the absence of chafing and burnouts on the...
Raise the car. Check the reliability of the installation of the fastening brackets. Use a carrying lamp to check the absence of chafing and burnouts on the...
Clutch, gearbox, transmission
Coupling: Checking the tightness of hoses, pipelines, joints; checking the brake fluid level. Gearbox and rear axle reducer: Check for leaks, check oil level...
Coupling: Checking the tightness of hoses, pipelines, joints; checking the brake fluid level. Gearbox and rear axle reducer: Check for leaks, check oil level...
Clutch Disc: Thickness Check
Special tool: Jack and stands. Set of key heads. BMW control template, which you can also make yourself. Wear parts: Only if, as a result of the check, clutch...
Special tool: Jack and stands. Set of key heads. BMW control template, which you can also make yourself. Wear parts: Only if, as a result of the check, clutch...
Gearbox: oil change
Special tool: Jack and stands. Set of key heads. Consumables: Gearbox oil according to specified specification. The gearbox oil should be changed as part of...
Special tool: Jack and stands. Set of key heads. Consumables: Gearbox oil according to specified specification. The gearbox oil should be changed as part of...
Automatic transmission: oil change and oil level check
Examination The oil level can only be monitored by status inquiry with the BMW Service Tester. Consequences of increased oil level: large foaming, increased...
Examination The oil level can only be monitored by status inquiry with the BMW Service Tester. Consequences of increased oil level: large foaming, increased...
Changing the oil in the rear axle differential gearbox
Special tool: 10 or 12 mm socket wrench for drain and fill plugs. Consumables and wear parts: BMW specification oil 2 sealing aluminum rings, size A22x27. Make...
Special tool: 10 or 12 mm socket wrench for drain and fill plugs. Consumables and wear parts: BMW specification oil 2 sealing aluminum rings, size A22x27. Make...
Checking the cuffs of the semiaxes
Raise the car. Pay attention to visible traces of grease on the cuffs and nearby. Check fastening of clamps. Examine the rubber cuffs with a lamp for cracking...
Raise the car. Pay attention to visible traces of grease on the cuffs and nearby. Check fastening of clamps. Examine the rubber cuffs with a lamp for cracking...
Check of disks of hinges of semiaxes
Raise the car. Inspect the integrity and absence of wear of the hinge disks of the front and rear axle shafts with a carrying lamp. Check for cracks in the...
Raise the car. Inspect the integrity and absence of wear of the hinge disks of the front and rear axle shafts with a carrying lamp. Check for cracks in the...
Brakes / wheels / tires
Brake system: Checking the integrity and tightness of tubes, hoses, brake cylinders and joints. Brake system: Check brake fluid level and brake pad thickness....
Brake system: Checking the integrity and tightness of tubes, hoses, brake cylinders and joints. Brake system: Check brake fluid level and brake pad thickness....
Check of level of a brake liquid / a control lamp
The expansion tank with brake fluid for the brake system and clutch is located in the engine compartment. It has two chambers, one for each brake circuit. The...
The expansion tank with brake fluid for the brake system and clutch is located in the engine compartment. It has two chambers, one for each brake circuit. The...
Checking the thickness of the brake pads
When the brake pads of the front and rear wheels are worn out, a warning lamp lights up on the dashboard. In this case, immediate replacement of the brake pads...
When the brake pads of the front and rear wheels are worn out, a warning lamp lights up on the dashboard. In this case, immediate replacement of the brake pads...
Disc brakes
Inspect the brake pads. If in doubt, remove the brake pads and measure the thickness of the brake pad with a vernier caliper, i.e. without the rear plate of...
Inspect the brake pads. If in doubt, remove the brake pads and measure the thickness of the brake pad with a vernier caliper, i.e. without the rear plate of...
Drum brakes and handbrake
External inspection of the brake pads can be carried out with the brake drums or discs removed. The wear limit is reached when the brake pad thickness at its...
External inspection of the brake pads can be carried out with the brake drums or discs removed. The wear limit is reached when the brake pad thickness at its...
External inspection of the brake pipeline
Raise the car. Clean the brake pipe. Attention: The brake pipes are covered with a plastic layer to protect against corrosion. If this layer is damaged, the...
Raise the car. Clean the brake pipe. Attention: The brake pipes are covered with a plastic layer to protect against corrosion. If this layer is damaged, the...
Brake Fluid Replacement
Special tool: Ring wrench 10 mm for air outlet valves. Consumables: Brake fluid specification DOT4. Brake fluid removes moisture from the air through the pores...
Special tool: Ring wrench 10 mm for air outlet valves. Consumables: Brake fluid specification DOT4. Brake fluid removes moisture from the air through the pores...
Checking the parking brake
The parking brake on vehicles equipped with disc brakes on all wheels acts on separate drum brakes on the rear wheels. They are located on the disc brakes of...
The parking brake on vehicles equipped with disc brakes on all wheels acts on separate drum brakes on the rear wheels. They are located on the disc brakes of...
Front axle and steering
Steering tips: checking backlash and fastening, checking anthers. Ball joints: check anthers. Steering: backlash check, cuff tightness check, tightening of...
Steering tips: checking backlash and fastening, checking anthers. Ball joints: check anthers. Steering: backlash check, cuff tightness check, tightening of...
Checking the cuffs of the hinges of the steering tips and steering rods / checking the ball bearings
Raise the front of the car Illuminate the cuffs of the hinges with a carrying lamp and check their integrity, paying attention to traces of grease on the cuffs...
Raise the front of the car Illuminate the cuffs of the hinges with a carrying lamp and check their integrity, paying attention to traces of grease on the cuffs...
Checking the play of the front wheel bearings
Raise the front of the car. The front wheels must turn freely.
Raise the front of the car. The front wheels must turn freely.
Steering play check
Set the steering wheel to the middle position. Through the open window, turn the steering wheel in different directions. In this case, let's say the play,...
Set the steering wheel to the middle position. Through the open window, turn the steering wheel in different directions. In this case, let's say the play,...
Checking the oil level in the power steering
No special tool required. Consumables: ATF oil of a given specification. The oil level in the power steering should be checked every 10,000 km. The oil level...
No special tool required. Consumables: ATF oil of a given specification. The oil level in the power steering should be checked every 10,000 km. The oil level...
Steering bolt tightening
Special tool: torque wrench with a set of key heads. Tightening the steering bolts to the prescribed tightening torques must be carried out regularly. Steering...
Special tool: torque wrench with a set of key heads. Tightening the steering bolts to the prescribed tightening torques must be carried out regularly. Steering...
Body / interior equipment
Replacing the microfilter of the heating and air conditioning system When equipped with air conditioning, as well as with a special composition of equipment, a...
Replacing the microfilter of the heating and air conditioning system When equipped with air conditioning, as well as with a special composition of equipment, a...
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