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Engine Controls - Specifications BMW Z3 E36

Specifications 3 illustrations ~336 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article to use when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationAmp Hr. Rating
M3, 323i, 323is, 328i & 328is(1) 75
Z3110
318i & 318is65
318ti50
528i70
540i90
740i, 740iL & 750iL110
840Ci & 850Ci(2) 65
(1) Convertible amp hour rating is 70. (2) Vehicle utilizes 2 trunk-mounted batteries.
(1)Convertible amp hour rating is 70.
(2)Vehicle utilizes 2 trunk-mounted batteries.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

4-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Cooling System6.1 Qts. (6.5L)
Manual Transmission (Dexron-II) (1)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III) (1)3.2 Qts. (3.0L)
Rear Axle (1) (2).95 Qt. (.9L)
(1) Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. (2) Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating.
(1)Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary.
(2)Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating.

4-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES

6-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
M36.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Z3, 323is, 323i, 328i, 328is & 528i6.8 Qts. (6.5L)
Cooling System
M3, Z3 & 528i11.6 Qts. (11.0L)
328i, 328is, 323i & 323is11.0 Qts. (10.4L)
Manual Transmission (Dexron-II) (1)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III) (1)3.2 Qts. (3.0L)
Rear Axle (1) (2)1.8 Qts. (1.7L)
(1) Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. (2) Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating.
(1)Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary.
(2)Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating.

6-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES

V8 FLUID CAPACITIES

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)8.0 Qts. (7.5L)
Cooling System13.0 Qts. (12.5L)
Manual Transmission (Dexron-II) (1)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
Auto. Transmission (Shell LA 2634) (1)6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Rear Axle (1) (2)
540i1.8 Qts. (1.7L)
740i, 740iL & 840Ci2.0 Qts. (1.9L)
(1) Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. (2) Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating.
(1)Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary.
(2)Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating.

V8 FLUID CAPACITIES

FLUID CAPACITIES (V12)

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1)8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
Cooling System (2)13.7 Qts. (13.0L)
Automatic Transmission (2) (4)6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Rear Axle (2) (4)2.0 Qts. (1.9L)
(1) Use BMW 5W-30 High Performance Synthetic Oil. (2) Quantity is approximate. (3) Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. (4) Manufacturer recommends synthetic final drive oil. On models without multi-plate limited-slip differential, or with viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 9 407 768). On models without viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 1 470 080).
(1)Use BMW 5W-30 High Performance Synthetic Oil.
(2)Quantity is approximate.
(3)Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary.
(4)Manufacturer recommends synthetic final drive oil. On models without multi-plate limited-slip differential, or with viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 9 407 768). On models without viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 1 470 080).

FLUID CAPACITIES (V12)

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

Service and inspection intervals are indicated by OIL SERVICE and INSPECTION lights on instrument panel. As number of lit Green lights decreases, vehicle approaches service interval. If Yellow light and either OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION lights comes on, vehicle has reached service interval. If Red light comes on, vehicle has exceeded service interval.

ComponentInterval
Air Filter40,000 Miles
Brake Fluid24 Months
Clutch Fluid24 Months
Coolant24 Months
Fuel Filter40,000 Miles
Oil & Oil Filter10,000 Miles
Oxygen Sensor100,000 Miles
Spark Plugs60,000 Miles

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (APPROXIMATE)

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open. The DME master relay and/or fuel pump relay MUST be pulled out for compression test. See ADJUSTMENTS article for additional information.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio (1)
4-Cylinder10.0:1
6-Cylinder
2.3L & 3.2L10.5:1
2.8L10.2:1
V810.0:1
Compression Pressure
All Models142-156 psi (10-11 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Specification for V12 is not available.
(1)Specification for V12 is not available.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All engines use hydraulic valve lifters. Valve adjustment is not required.

CRANKSHAFT (SPEED/POSITION PULSE) SENSOR

ApplicationOhms
All Models70-90

CRANKSHAFT (SPEED/POSITION PULSE) SENSOR RESISTANCE Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

CYLINDER IDENTIFYING SENSOR

ApplicationOhms
All Models1150-1410

CYLINDER IDENTIFYING SENSOR RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

IGNITION COIL

PrimarySecondary
.8 (1)Not Measurable
(1) Specification is approximate
(1)Specification is approximate

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationSpark Plug
M3Bosch FGR8KQC
V12Bosch B4419
All Others (Except E39 M62 From 7/97)Bosch F7LDCR, NGK BKR6EK
E39 M62 From 7/97Bosch F8LDCR

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap: In. (mm)Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Standard EngineNot Adjustable23 (31)
Motorsport EngineNot Adjustable17 (23)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS

Firing Order

ApplicationFiring Order
4-Cylinder1 - 3 - 4 - 2
6-Cylinder1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4
V81 - 5 - 4 - 8 - 6 - 3 - 7 - 2
V121-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10
(1) Timing mark and cylinder order information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Timing mark and cylinder order information is not available from manufacturer.

FIRING ORDER (1)

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order (6-Cylinder)
Scheme 1: Firing Order (6-Cylinder)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order (V8)
Scheme 2: Firing Order (V8)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Firing Order (V12)
Scheme 3: Firing Order (V12)

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is electronically controlled and is not adjustable.

Note. Timing specifications are not available from the manufacturer.

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

ApplicationPressure: psi (kg/cm 2 )Min. Vol. In 30 Sec. Pts. (L)
4-Cylinder43 (3)1.85 (0.9)
6 & 8-Cylinder50 (3.5)1.85 (0.9)
12-Cylinder50 (3.5)2.38 (1.13)

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models15-17

INJECTOR RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

ApplicationIdle RPM(1) CO Level %
4-Cylinder810-890.5-.7
6-Cylinder660-740.2-1.2
V8750-850.2-1.2
V12530-630—
(1) Measured at exhaust manifold. See ADJUSTMENTS article for additional information.
(1)Measured at exhaust manifold. See ADJUSTMENTS article for additional information.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

IDLE SPEED CONTROL (ISC) VALVE ( 1 )

ApplicationOhms
2-Terminal Connector15-25
3-Terminal Connector
Terminals No. 1 & 215-25
Terminals No. 1 & 335-45

ISC VALVE RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

ApplicationSpecification
4-Cylinder
At Idle3200-4800 Ohms
At Wide Open Throttle800-1200 Ohms
6-Cylinder4600 Ohms
(1) Specifications shown are only specifications available.
(1)Specifications shown are only specifications available.

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (1)

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