🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: BMW Model: 530i Year: 1998 Generation Chassis Code: E39 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas General Repair: Included Engine Overhaul: Included Transmission Repair: Included Electrical Systems: Included Body And Chassis: Included Suspension And Steering: Included Brakes: Included Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning: Included Maintenance Procedures: Included Troubleshooting Guides: Included Page Count Estimated Pages: 1000+ Manual Type Type: Service Repair Workshop Manual Language Language: English ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code: M52TU B30 Engine Type: Inline 6-Cylinder Displacement: 2979 cc (3.0 Liters) Valvetrain: Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder Bore X Stroke: 84.0 mm x 90.0 mm Compression Ratio: 10.2:1 Performance Horsepower: 228 hp @ 5900 rpm Torque: 214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Fuel System Fuel Injection: Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MFI) Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 Octane or higher recommended) 🔧 Transmission Standard Type: 5-speed Manual Optional Type: 5-speed Steptronic Automatic Features Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: 188.2 inches Width: 71.1 inches Height: 57.0 inches Wheelbase: 111.4 inches Weights Curb Weight: 3571 lbs (Manual Transmission) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4696 lbs 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Impact: Not Available (vehicle year predates standardized comprehensive ratings) IIHS Frontal Offset: Good (for its era) Features Airbags: Driver and front passenger airbags ABS: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Traction Control: Automatic Stability Control (ASC+T) Seatbelts: 3-point inertia-reel seatbelts with front-seat pretensioners Body Structure: Reinforced safety cell with crumple zones 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Variable (based on driving conditions, typically 7,500-10,000 miles) Spark Plug Replacement: Refer to manual for specific mileage (typically 60,000-100,000 miles for iridium plugs) Coolant Flush: Refer to manual (typically every 2-4 years or 30,000-50,000 miles) Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: Synthetic 5W-30 (BMW Longlife-98) Coolant Type: BMW Blue Antifreeze/Coolant Brake Fluid Type: DOT 4