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E36 Knowledge Base
E36 Knowledge Base
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Maintenance, repair, and technical information for the BMW E36
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'''Applies to:''' 323 &nbsp;•&nbsp; 325 &nbsp;•&nbsp; 328 &nbsp;•&nbsp; M3
'''Applies to:''' 323 &nbsp;•&nbsp; 325 &nbsp;•&nbsp; 328 &nbsp;•&nbsp; M3
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<!-- TECHNICAL REFERENCE -->
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Technical Reference
Technical Reference
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<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center; font-size:105%;">
'''[[Inspection I and II]]'''
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<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center; font-size:105%;">
'''[[Part Numbers]]'''
'''[[Part Numbers]]'''
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<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center;">
<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center; font-size:105%;">
'''[[Torque Specifications]]'''
'''[[Torque Specifications]]'''
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<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center;">
<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center; font-size:105%;">
'''[[Fluid Capacities]]'''
'''[[Fluid Capacities]]'''
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<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center;">
<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center; font-size:105%;">
'''[[BMW TIS]]'''
'''[[Diagnostic Codes]]'''
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<!-- FEATURED CONTENT -->
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-bottom:18px;">
 
<!-- COLUMN 1: ENGINE GUARDIAN -->
<div style="flex:0 0 calc(33.333% - 8px); min-width:230px; max-width:100%; box-sizing:border-box; border:1px solid #A9C6DC; border-top:3px solid #0066B1; border-radius:7px; background:#F2F7FA; padding:12px;">
 
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FEATURED PRODUCT
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<div style="display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center;">
 
<div style="flex:0 0 90px;">
[[File:Engineguardian.jpg|90px|alt=Engine Guardian temperature monitor|link=Engine Guardian]]
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<div style="flex:1; min-width:0;">
 
<div style="font-size:110%; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:5px;">
[[Engine Guardian|Engine Guardian Temperature Monitor]]
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<div style="flex:1 1 140px; min-width:130px; background:#F8FBFD; border:1px solid #BDD2E2; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 7px; text-align:center;">
<div style="font-size:95%; line-height:1.45; color:#40596D;">
'''[[Diagnostic Codes]]'''
Monitor engine temperature with an adjustable audible warning.
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</div>
</div>
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</div>
<!-- ADD COLUMN 2 HERE -->


<!-- ADD COLUMN 3 HERE -->
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<!-- REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE -->
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<div style="font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; color:#003B67; margin:14px 0 8px;">
Repair &amp; Maintenance
Repair &amp; Maintenance
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<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; align-items:stretch; margin-bottom:30px;">
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; align-items:stretch; margin-bottom:16px;">
 


<!-- MAINTENANCE -->
<!-- MAINTENANCE -->
<div style="flex:1 1 135px; min-width:130px; border:1px solid #B8C9D6; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F2F7FA;">
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<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">
Maintenance
Maintenance
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<div style="padding:12px; line-height:1.65;">
<div style="padding:12px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Fluids]]<br>
[[Motor Oil]]<br>
[[Torque Specs]]<br>
[[Transmission Fluid]]<br>
[[Coolant]]<br>
[[Differential Fluid]]<br>
[[Torque Specifications|Torque Specs]]<br>
[[Maintenance Schedule]]<br>
[[Maintenance Schedule]]<br>
[[Inspection I]]<br>
[[Inspection I and II]]<br>
[[Inspection II]]<br>
[[Service Reset]]
[[Service Reset]]
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<!-- ENGINE -->
<!-- ENGINE -->
<div style="flex:1 1 135px; min-width:130px; border:1px solid #B8C9D6; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F2F7FA;">
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<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">
Engine
Engine
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<div style="padding:12px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Cooling]]<br>
[[Cooling System]]<br>
[[Fuel]]<br>
[[Fuel]]<br>
[[Intake]]<br>
[[Intake]]<br>
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<!-- DRIVETRAIN -->
<!-- DRIVETRAIN -->
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<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:110%; font-weight:bold;">
<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
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<div style="padding:12px; line-height:1.65;">
<div style="padding:12px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Transmission]]<br>
[[Transmission]]<br>
[[Clutch]]<br>
[[Clutch]]<br>
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<!-- CHASSIS -->
<!-- CHASSIS -->
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<div style="flex:1 1 135px; min-width:130px; border:1px solid #B8C9D6; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F2F7FA;">


<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:110%; font-weight:bold;">
<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">
Chassis
Chassis
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<div style="padding:12px; line-height:1.65;">
<div style="padding:12px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Suspension]]<br>
[[Suspension]]<br>
[[Strut Bars]]<br>
[[Steering]]<br>
[[Steering]]<br>
[[Wheels]]<br>
[[Wheels]]<br>
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<!-- ELECTRICAL -->
<!-- ELECTRICAL -->
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<div style="flex:1 1 135px; min-width:130px; border:1px solid #B8C9D6; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F2F7FA;">


<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:110%; font-weight:bold;">
<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">
Electrical
Electrical
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<div style="padding:12px; line-height:1.65;">
<div style="padding:12px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Wiring]]<br>
[[Wiring]]<br>
[[Fuses]]<br>
[[Fuses]]<br>
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<!-- DIY -->
<!-- DIY -->
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<div style="background:#0066B1; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 12px; font-size:110%; font-weight:bold;">
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DIY
DIY
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<div style="padding:12px; line-height:1.65;">
<div style="padding:12px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Tutorials]]<br>
[[Tutorials]]<br>
[[Common Repairs]]<br>
[[Common Repairs]]<br>
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<!-- ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT -->
<!-- ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT -->
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<div style="font-size:150%; font-weight:bold; color:#003B67; margin:14px 0 8px;">
Accessories &amp; Equipment
Accessories &amp; Equipment
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<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; align-items:stretch; margin-bottom:30px;">
<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; align-items:stretch; margin-bottom:16px;">
 


<!-- EXTERIOR -->
<!-- EXTERIOR -->
<div style="flex:1 1 220px; min-width:190px; border:1px solid #C1CFD8; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F3F6F8;">
<div style="flex:1 1 220px; min-width:190px; border:1px solid #C1CFD8; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F3F6F8;">


<div style="background:#40596D; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 13px; font-size:110%; font-weight:bold;">
<div style="background:#40596D; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 13px; font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">
Exterior
Exterior
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</div>


<div style="padding:12px 14px; line-height:1.65;">
<div style="padding:12px 14px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Exterior Lighting|Lighting]]<br>
[[Exterior Lighting|Lighting]]<br>
[[Wheels and Accessories]]<br>
[[Wheels and Accessories]]<br>
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<!-- INTERIOR -->
<!-- INTERIOR -->
<div style="flex:1 1 220px; min-width:190px; border:1px solid #C1CFD8; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F3F6F8;">
<div style="flex:1 1 220px; min-width:190px; border:1px solid #C1CFD8; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F3F6F8;">


<div style="background:#40596D; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 13px; font-size:110%; font-weight:bold;">
<div style="background:#40596D; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 13px; font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">
Interior
Interior
</div>
</div>


<div style="padding:12px 14px; line-height:1.65;">
<div style="padding:12px 14px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Climate Control]]<br>
[[Climate Control]]<br>
[[Instrument Cluster]]<br>
[[Instrument Cluster]]<br>
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</div>
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<!-- TOOLS AND GARAGE -->
<!-- TOOLS AND GARAGE -->
<div style="flex:1 1 220px; min-width:190px; border:1px solid #C1CFD8; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F3F6F8;">
<div style="flex:1 1 220px; min-width:190px; border:1px solid #C1CFD8; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; background:#F3F6F8;">


<div style="background:#40596D; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 13px; font-size:110%; font-weight:bold;">
<div style="background:#40596D; color:#FFFFFF; padding:10px 13px; font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">
Tools &amp; Garage
Tools &amp; Garage
</div>
</div>


<div style="padding:12px 14px; line-height:1.65;">
<div style="padding:12px 14px; font-size:105%; line-height:1.65;">
[[Tools]]<br>
[[Tools]]<br>
[[Garage Equipment]]<br>
[[Garage Equipment]]<br>
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Latest revision as of 17:43, 16 October 2026

E36 Knowledge Base

Applies to: 323  •  325  •  328  •  M3

Technical Reference

FEATURED PRODUCT

Engine Guardian temperature monitor

Monitor engine temperature with an adjustable audible warning.


Repair & Maintenance

Accessories & Equipment

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