🏷️ Basic Information
Identification
Make:
BMW
Model:
320i
Years Covered:
1987-1991
Vehicle Type:
Compact Executive Car
Generation
Chassis Code:
E30
Codes
Engine Code:
M10 (in specific configurations, though variations exist within E30)
E Codes:
E30 (chassis generation)
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Repair Procedures:
Complete step-by-step instructions based on full disassembly
Systems Covered:
General Information, Specifications, Maintenance, Engine, Electrical, Engine Cooling, Fuel and Emissions, Transaxle, Steering, Suspension, Brakes (including ABS), Body, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Body Electrical, Restraints
Page Count
Estimated Pages:
Hundreds of pages
Manual Type
Type:
Factory Service Manual (FSM) / Workshop Manual
Language
Language:
English (implied by product description)
Format
Format:
PDF (downloadable, printable, savable)
Compression:
May be zipped (.zip, .rar)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Type:
Inline 4-Cylinder
Displacement:
2.0 Liters (1990cc)
Fuel Delivery:
Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection
Block Material:
Cast Iron
Head Material:
Aluminum
Timing Drive:
Timing Chain
Performance
Horsepower:
Approx. 121 hp @ 5800 rpm (varies slightly by year/market)
Torque:
Approx. 125 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (varies slightly by year/market)
Fuel System
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Maintenance
Spark Plugs:
Refer to manual for specific type and gap
Oil Type:
Refer to manual for specific viscosity (e.g., 20W-50, 15W-40)
Oil Capacity:
Refer to manual for specific capacity
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
4-Speed Manual
Optional
Transmission Type:
4-Speed Automatic
Features
Clutch:
Hydraulic clutch actuation
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Body Style:
2-Door Sedan (E30 Coupe/Cabrio often associated, but 320i designation historically more sedan-focused in this era).
Wheelbase:
Approx. 104.3 inches (2650 mm)
Weights
Curb Weight:
Approx. 2800 - 2900 lbs (1270 - 1315 kg) (varies by options)
🛡️ Safety Features
Features
Brakes:
Front Disc, Rear Drum (ABS optional on later models)
Seatbelts:
3-point front seatbelts, 2-point rear seatbelts (later models may have 3-point rear)
Restraints:
Manual covers restraint systems
Lighting:
Halogen headlights
Steering Type:
Recirculating Ball (Manual or Power Assisted)
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change:
Refer to manual (typically 5,000-7,500 miles or 6-12 months)
Air Filter:
Refer to manual (typically 15,000-30,000 miles)
Spark Plugs:
Refer to manual (typically 30,000-60,000 miles)
Fluid Specifications
Coolant:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze (50/50 mix with distilled water)
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Power Steering Fluid:
Refer to manual (likely ATF Dexron II or equivalent)
Transmission Fluid Manual:
Refer to manual (likely manual transmission fluid GL-4)
Transmission Fluid Automatic:
Refer to manual (likely ATF Dexron II or equivalent)
Differential Fluid:
Refer to manual (likely GL-5 Gear Oil)