1999-2006 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Look up BMW 3-Series specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

• Type: E46

Engine 1.9L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 19 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 5.2 quarts

Spark Plug Gap:

• 1.9L 4-Cylinder:0.032″

Oil

• Capacity: 6.9qt (6.5L)

Fuel

• Capacity:  16.1qt (61.0L)

Washer Fluid

• Capacity: 6.3 qt (6.0L)

Brake

• Type: DOT4

Automatic Transmission Oil

• Type: Genuine BMW Automatic Transmission Oil Part Number 83 22 2 167 666
• Capacity:  1.58 qt (1.5L)

Manual Transmission Oil

• Type: Genuine BMW Manual Transmission Oil Part Number  83 22 0 309 031
• Capacity: 3.17qt (3.0L)

Powertrain

Engine

• Petrol:
  • 1.6–2.0 L M43/N42/N46 I4
  • 2.0–3.2 L M52/M54/S54 I6
• Diesel:
  • 2.0 L M47 I4
  • 2.9–3.0 L M57 I6

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 6-speed manual
• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed automatic
• 6-speed SMG-II

Fuel Consumption

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Safety Ratings

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