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BMW 318ti
E36/5 / 1996 / 3-door hatchback
Europe / North America / select global marketsCoverage: expanded
Year and trim selector
Choose the exact year and trim to see engine, oil and service details.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | M42B18, M44B19 (late 1996 Europe), M43B16 (selected markets) | 1796-1895 cc (dependent on engine code) | Multi-point fuel injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | M42B18, M44B19 (late 1996 Europe), M43B16 (selected markets) | BMW Longlife synthetic 5W-30 | Approximately 4.5 liters service-fill including oil filter change | BMW manual transmission fluid or Dexron III for automatics |
Technical specifications
- Engines: M42B18, M44B19 (late 1996 Europe), M43B16 (selected markets)
- Transmissions: Getrag 240 (5-speed), ZF 5-speed (market dependent), 4-speed GM 4L30-E automatic (available in some markets), BMW manual transmission fluid or Dexron III for automatics
- Tire sizes: 195/55 R15, 205/50 R16 (market and factory option dependent)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: BMW Longlife synthetic 5W-30
- Transmission fluid: BMW manual transmission fluid or Dexron III for automatics
- Coolant: ~8 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4
Known problems
- Cooling system failures (water pump, radiator)
- Timing belt wear
- Front subframe cracks