🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: BMW Model: 3 Series Year Range Covered: 1999-2005 Body Styles Covered: Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, Sport Wagon Codes Chassis Code: E46 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas All Systems: Yes Engine Repair: Yes Transmission Repair: Yes Electrical System: Yes Suspension Steering: Yes Brakes: Yes Body And Frame: Yes Heating Air Conditioning: Yes Fuel System: Yes Exhaust System: Yes Cooling System: Yes Interior Trim: Yes Exterior Trim: Yes Diagnostic Procedures: Yes Wiring Diagrams: Yes Page Count Estimated Pages: 2000+ Manual Type Type: Service Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: Digital Download ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code M3: S54B32 Engine Displacement M3: 3.2 L Engine Type M3: Inline 6-cylinder, Naturally Aspirated Performance Horsepower M3: 333 hp @ 7900 rpm Torque M3: 262 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm Horsepower 323I: 170 hp @ 5500 rpm Torque 323I: 181 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Horsepower 325I 325Xi: 184 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque 325I 325Xi: 175 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Horsepower 328I: 193 hp @ 5300 rpm Torque 328I: 206 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm Horsepower 330I 330Xi: 225 hp @ 5900 rpm Torque 330I 330Xi: 214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Fuel System Fuel Induction M3: Individual Throttle Bodies (ITBs), Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SFI) Fuel Induction 323I: Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SFI) Fuel Induction 325I 325Xi: Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SFI) Fuel Induction 328I: Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SFI) Fuel Induction 330I 330Xi: Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SFI) Engine Codes Engine Code 323I: M52TU B25 Engine Code 325I 325Xi: M54 B25 Engine Code 328I: M52TU B28 Engine Code 330I 330Xi: M54 B30 Engine Displacement Engine Displacement 323I: 2.5 L Engine Displacement 325I 325Xi: 2.5 L Engine Displacement 328I: 2.8 L Engine Displacement 330I 330Xi: 3.0 L Engine Type Engine Type 323I: Inline 6-cylinder, Naturally Aspirated Engine Type 325I 325Xi: Inline 6-cylinder, Naturally Aspirated Engine Type 328I: Inline 6-cylinder, Naturally Aspirated Engine Type 330I 330Xi: Inline 6-cylinder, Naturally Aspirated 🔧 Transmission Standard Manual Transmission: 5-speed or 6-speed (model dependent) Optional Automatic Transmission: 5-speed Steptronic (model dependent) Features All Wheel Drive: Available (xi models) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase Sedan Coupe: 107.4 inches Wheelbase Convertible Wagon: 107.4 inches Length Sedan: 180.4 inches Length Coupe: 177.4 inches Length Convertible: 177.4 inches Length Wagon: 182.0 inches Width: 68.7 inches Height Sedan Coupe: 55.1 inches Height Convertible: 53.7 inches Height Wagon: 54.9 inches Weights Curb Weight Range: 3100 - 3800 lbs (model dependent) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Impact Driver: 4/5 Stars (1999-2005 models) NHTSA Front Impact Passenger: 4/5 Stars (1999-2005 models) IIHS Frontal Offset: Good (2001-2005 models) Features Airbags Front: Standard Airbags Side: Optional/Standard (model dependent) Anti Lock Brakes: Standard Traction Control: Standard (ASC or DSC) Electronic Stability Control: Available (DSC - Dynamic Stability Control) Daytime Running Lights: Optional/Standard (model dependent) 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Variable (condition based, typically 7,500-15,000 miles) Coolant Flush Interval: Every 2 years or 30,000 miles Brake Fluid Flush Interval: Every 2 years Spark Plug Replacement Interval: Every 60,000 - 100,000 miles (depending on plug type) Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 Synthetic (BMW LL-01 approved) Coolant Type: BMW Blue Antifreeze/Coolant Brake Fluid Type: DOT 4 Power Steering Fluid Type: ATF Dexron III or equivalent Transmission Fluid Manual: GL-4 SAE 75W-90 Transmission Fluid Automatic: ATF Dexron III or equivalent