Fahrzeugdatenbank
BMW 318i
E36 / E46 / 1996-1998 / Sedan/Coupe/Cabriolet / Sedan / Coupe / Touring (market dependent)
Europe / selected global marketsAbdeckung: expanded
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1996 BMW 318i M42B18/M44B19 (E36)
E36 / M42B18, M44B19 / 4-cylinder SOHC or DOHC inline petrol engines varying by market; main engines for 318i in 1996 were the M42B18 (1.8L SOHC) and M44B19 (1.9L DOHC).
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Öltyp: BMW Longlife synthetic 5W-30 recommendedÖlmenge: Approximately 4.0 liters (service-fill including filter change)Related: E36, M42B18, M44B19
1998 BMW 318i M43B18/M44B19 (E46)
E46 / M43B18, M44B19 / 4-cylinder petrol engines; M43 featured in early 1998 models mainly Europe, M44 introduced later in the year with minor global spread, varying by market
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Öltyp: BMW Longlife 01 or equivalent synthetic 5W-30Ölmenge: Approximately 4.5 liters (service-fill with filter change)Related: M43B18, M44B19
Motorcodes nach Jahr
| Jahr | Variante | Motorcodes | Hubraum | Kraftstoffsystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | M42B18, M44B19 | 1796-1895 cc | Multipoint fuel injection |
| 1998 | technical-profile | M43B18, M44B19 | 1.8L to 1.9L | Multi-point fuel injection |
Ölmenge nach Motor
| Jahr | Motorcodes | Öltyp | Ölmenge | Flüssigkeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | M42B18, M44B19 | BMW Longlife synthetic 5W-30 recommended | Approximately 4.0 liters (service-fill including filter change) | Manual: BMW MTF-LT-1 or equivalent; Automatic: BMW ATF or equivalent |
| 1998 | M43B18, M44B19 | BMW Longlife 01 or equivalent synthetic 5W-30 | Approximately 4.5 liters (service-fill with filter change) | BMW-approved automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or manual transmission fluid, market dependent |
Technische Daten
- Motoren: M42B18, M44B19, M43B18
- Getriebe: 5-speed manual (standard), 6-speed manual in some markets, 4-speed or 5-speed automatic available depending on market, Manual: BMW MTF-LT-1 or equivalent; Automatic: BMW ATF or equivalent, 5-speed manual standard in most markets, 4 or 5-speed automatic depending on market and option, BMW-approved automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or manual transmission fluid, market dependent
- Reifengrößen: 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/45R17
- Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten
- Motoröl: BMW Longlife synthetic 5W-30 recommended / BMW Longlife 01 or equivalent synthetic 5W-30
- Getriebeöl: Manual: BMW MTF-LT-1 or equivalent; Automatic: BMW ATF or equivalent / BMW-approved automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or manual transmission fluid, market dependent
- Kühlmittel: Around 8.5 liters / About 7 liters
- Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 4 / DOT 4, changed every 2 years
Bekannte Probleme
- Cooling system leaks (plastic components prone to aging)
- Rear subframe cracks (in high mileage vehicles)
- Vanos issues on M44 engines
- Cooling system plastic components prone to failure
- Rear subframe mounting corrosion in some climates