The following BMW E36 M3 oil change information is based on the US spec S50B30 and S52B32 engines. The S50B30 was only used for the 1995 year model in the US, the first year the E36 M3 was made available to the US market. 1996 through 1999 E36 M3 models used the S52B32 engines. How
The BMW M235i features the mighty N55B30O0 engine which is a single turbocharged 3.0L inline 6 cylinder. Power output is 326hp and 322lb-ft (450Nm) of torque. BMW recommends changing the oil every 11,000 miles or once a year, whichever comes first. Ensure your engine has been warmed up prior to draining. After removal of the
Problem: Reseting your service indicator after oil change. Application: All BMW E30 models. Solution: Perform the steps below Cost: FREE How to reset BMW E30 oil service / inspection light: After performing an oil change, the BMW E30 oil service / inspection light must be reset. Â Once reset, service indicator lights will be full green
Problem: Reseting your service indicator after oil change. Application: E39, E38, E53 X5 models 2001 and later. Solution: Perform the steps below Cost: FREE How to reset late model BMW E39, E38, E53 X5 oil service inspection light: The below procedure works ONLY on BMW E39, E38, E53 X5 models with a build date from
The topic of oil is very complex and can go into many different topics such as viscosity, conventional, synthetic, blends, additives…the list goes on. We are going to keep this post simple and only talk about the naming convention of oils and what they mean as many people do not understand the basics. To learn
Problem: Reseting your service indicator after oil change. Application: All E46 models 9/99 onward Solution: Perform the steps below Cost: FREE How to reset BMW E46 oil service / inspection oil light: After performing an oil change, the BMW E46 oil service / inspection light must be reset. Once reset, the computer will then count
Problem: Oil dripping on valve cover, spark plugs, coil packs. Application: Most late models Solution: Replace missing / cracked gasket ring Cost: $5-$8 BMW Part Number: 11127526447 Where to buy: Our Store BMW oil filler gasket ring, valve cover: Removing the plastic cover over the valve cover is routine work for BMW maintenance. If upon
