BMW Z3
E36/7 / E36/7 (roadster) and E36/8 (coupe) / 1997-2002 / Roadster / Coupe (introduced in 1998) / Roadster / 2-door Roadster / Roadster / Coupe (from 1998)
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1997 BMW Z3 M42B18/M44B19 (E36/7)
E36/7 / M42B18, M44B19, M52B28, M52B25 / Inline 4 and Inline 6 naturally aspirated petrol engines. US market Z3 initially offered M52B28 2.8L I6 and M42B18 1.8L I4; European markets also included M44B19 1.9L I4 and M52B25 2.5L I6 starting in later production months.
1998 BMW Z3 M44B19/M52B28 (E36/7)
E36/7 / M44B19, M52B28, M54B30 / 1998 BMW Z3 mainly featured 1.9L inline-4 (M44B19) and 2.8L inline-6 (M52B28) engines, with market-dependent availability. The 3.0L inline-6 (M54B30) was introduced during early 1999 models, so not standard in 1998.
1999 BMW Z3 M44B19/M52B28 (E36/7)
E36/7 / M44B19, M52B28, S52B32 / Inline-4 and inline-6 petrol engines; 1.9L I4 M44B19 in most markets; 2.8L I6 M52B28 in Europe; 3.2L I6 S52B32 in North America (1999 US Z3 M Roadster)
2000 BMW Z3 M44B19/M52B28 (E36/7)
E36/7 / M44B19, M52B28, S52B32 (US only), M54B30 (from late 2000) / Various 4- and 6-cylinder inline engines; 1.9L I4 M44B19 common globally; 2.8L I6 M52B28 in Europe; 3.2L S52B32 in US market; late 2000 introduced M54B30 3.0L I6 in Europe.
2001 BMW Z3 M52B28TU/M54B30 (E36/7)
E36/7 / M52B28TU, M54B30 / Inline-6 naturally aspirated engines; 2.8L M52B28TU used early 2001, transitioning to 3.0L M54B30 mid-year in certain markets
2002 BMW Z3 M52TU/M54B30 (E36/7 & E36/8)
E36/7 & E36/8 / M52TU, M54B30, S50B32US, M44 / 2002 Z3 models included inline-4 and inline-6 naturally aspirated engines across markets. North America predominantly featured the 2.5L M54B25 and 3.0L M54B30 inline-6 engines; Europe and other markets additionally offered M52TU 2.8L inline-6 and M44 1.9L/1.8L 4-cylinder engines. Performance variants featured the S54 3.2L straight-six in M models, but 2002 saw limited or no M versions depending on market.
Códigos de motor por año
| Año | Versión | Códigos de motor | Cilindrada | Sistema de combustible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | technical-profile | M42B18, M44B19, M52B28, M52B25 | 1796 - 2793 cc depending on engine code | Electronic multipoint fuel injection |
| 1998 | technical-profile | M44B19, M52B28, M54B30 | 1895 cc (M44B19), 2793 cc (M52B28) | Electronic fuel injection |
| 1999 | technical-profile | M44B19, M52B28, S52B32 | 1895cc (M44B19), 2793cc (M52B28), 3246cc (S52B32) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2000 | technical-profile | M44B19, M52B28, S52B32 (US only), M54B30 (from late 2000) | 1895-3201 cc depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2001 | technical-profile | M52B28TU, M54B30 | 2793-2979 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2002 | technical-profile | M52TU, M54B30, S50B32US, M44 | 1796 cc (M44 1.8L), 1895 cc (M44 1.9L), 2494 cc (M52TU/M54B25), 2979 cc (M54B30), 3201 cc (S50B32US in limited markets) | Multi-point fuel injection |
Capacidad de aceite por motor
| Año | Códigos de motor | Tipo de aceite | Capacidad de aceite | Fluido |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | M42B18, M44B19, M52B28, M52B25 | API SJ or higher, SAE 5W-30 typically recommended | Approx. 5.5 L service fill including oil filter change | BMW ATF or specified manual transmission oil type depending on transmission |
| 1998 | M44B19, M52B28, M54B30 | BMW Longlife synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | Approx. 5.5 liters (service fill with filter change) | Automatic: ATF Dexron II or approved synthetic equivalent |
| 1999 | M44B19, M52B28, S52B32 | SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher | Approx. 4.25 liters including filter; use service-fill volume with filter change | BMW ATF or manual gearbox oil per manual |
| 2000 | M44B19, M52B28, S52B32 (US only), M54B30 (from late 2000) | BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic recommended | Approx. 4.5 liters including filter; service-fill includes oil filter change | Use BMW approved synthetic transmission fluid (varies by transmission model) |
| 2001 | M52B28TU, M54B30 | BMW Longlife-01 SAE 5W-30 synthetic | 6.5 liters (including filter) – service fill | BMW ATF or equivalent synthetic fluid per transmission type |
| 2002 | M52TU, M54B30, S50B32US, M44 | BMW Longlife grade SAE 5W-30 synthetic mineral blend or fully synthetic as per BMW specifications | Approx. 5.5 liters including filter (service fill, filter replacement recommended) | BMW approved ATF Dexron III or equivalent for automatic; manual transmission specified with BMW manual transmission oil |
Especificaciones técnicas
- Motores: M42B18, M44B19, M52B28, M52B25, M54B30, S52B32, S52B32 (US only), M54B30 (from late 2000), M52B28TU, M52TU, S50B32US, M44
- Transmisiones: 5-speed (M44 engines), 5-speed or 6-speed (M52 engines) depending on market, 4-speed or 5-speed automatic in select markets, BMW ATF or specified manual transmission oil type depending on transmission, 5-speed manual (Getrag 230 and ZF S5-31 for 6-cylinders), 4-speed automatic (optional, ZF 4HP22), Automatic: ATF Dexron II or approved synthetic equivalent, 5-speed Getrag 240 (I4), 5-speed Getrag 260 (I6), 4-speed ZF 4HP22 (I6)
- Medidas de neumáticos: 195/50ZR15, 205/50ZR16, 225/45ZR16, 195/55 R15 (4-cylinder), 205/50 R16 (6-cylinder), 205/50 R16 (I4), 225/45 R16 (I6), 225/40 R17 (M Roadster), 195/55 VR15 front, 225/50 VR15 rear (varies by trim and market)
- Patrón de pernos: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Torque de rueda: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batería: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluidos y datos de servicio
- Aceite de motor: API SJ or higher, SAE 5W-30 typically recommended / BMW Longlife synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 / SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher / BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic recommended
- Fluido de transmisión: BMW ATF or specified manual transmission oil type depending on transmission / Automatic: ATF Dexron II or approved synthetic equivalent / BMW ATF or manual gearbox oil per manual / Use BMW approved synthetic transmission fluid (varies by transmission model)
- Refrigerante: Around 8.5 L / Approx. 7.5 liters / Approx. 8.5 liters / Approx. 7 liters
- Líquido de frenos: DOT 4 recommended / DOT 4, changed every 2 years / DOT 4, replace every 2 years / DOT 4
Problemas conocidos
- Cooling system leaks
- Rear subframe bushings wear
- VANOS system issues on M52 engines
- Rear subframe corrosion
- VANOS timing issues on later engines
- Rear subframe cracks (especially in earlier production)
- Window regulator failure
- VANOS system issues on I6 engines
- Cooling system aging leading to leaks
- Rear subframe cracking on early models
- Wiring harness deterioration
- Cooling system aging and radiator leaks