🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: BMW Model: 3 Series Model Variants: Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, Sportwagon/Estate, M3 Model Code: E46 Generation Generation Years: 1999-2006 (E46) 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Maintenance And Repair: Complete Diagnostics: Yes Electrical Systems: Yes Engine Overhaul: Yes Bodywork: Yes Suspension And Steering: Yes Braking System: Yes Transmission Manual: Yes Transmission Automatic: Yes Fuel And Exhaust Systems: Yes Cooling System: Yes HVAC System: Yes Safety Restraint Systems: Yes Driver Assistance Systems: Yes Page Count Unknown: Estimated 2000+ pages (typical for comprehensive workshop manuals of this era) Manual Type Unknown: Workshop Service Repair Manual Language Unknown: English Format Unknown: Downloadable (PDF likely) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Displacement Range: 2.5L - 3.2L Engine Types: Inline-6 (I6) Engine Types Specific Engine Codes: M50, M52, M54, S54 (M3) Performance Horsepower Range: 184 hp - 333 hp (M3) Torque Range: 235 Nm - 350 Nm (M3) Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type Standard: 5-Speed Manual Optional Transmission Type Optional: 5-Speed Automatic (Steptronic on later models) Features Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length Sedan: Approx. 4,471 mm (176.0 in) Width Sedan: Approx. 1,739 mm (68.5 in) Height Sedan: Approx. 1,415 mm (55.7 in) Wheelbase Sedan: Approx. 2,725 mm (107.3 in) Weights Curb Weight Range: Approx. 1,400 kg - 1,600 kg (depending on body style and engine) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Impact Rating: 4/5 stars (for applicable model years and configurations) IIHS Side Impact Rating: Good (for applicable model years and configurations) Features Airbags: Front airbags, optional side airbags ABS: Standard Anti-lock Braking System Traction Control: Standard Automatic Stability Control (ASC+T) or Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Seatbelts: 3-point inertia-reel seatbelts with front belt pretensioners Head Restraints: Active front head restraints (on some models) 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Variable, typically 15,000-25,000 km or annually, based on Condition Based Service (CBS) system. Brake Fluid Flush: Every 2 years Coolant Flush: Every 4 years or 100,000 km Spark Plug Replacement: Typically 60,000 km - 100,000 km (depending on spark plug type) Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: Synthetic SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 (BMW Longlife-01 or LL-04 approval) Coolant Type: BMW Blue Antifreeze/Coolant (G48 ethylene glycol based) Brake Fluid Type: DOT 4 Power Steering Fluid Type: Pentosin CHF 11S or similar approved hydraulic fluid