2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
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expand_moreCamber front
expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)
| Setting | -0°27'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°27'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)
| Setting | -0°27'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°27'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_more323 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2008.3–2011.12)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| Setting | 0°03'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | 0°03'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith performance package
| Setting | -0°33'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°33'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| Setting | -0°18'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°18'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| Setting | -0°33'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°33'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 208 HP engine (2006.1–2011.12)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| Setting | 0°03'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | 0°03'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith performance package
| Setting | -0°33'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°33'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| Setting | -0°18'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°18'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| Setting | -0°33'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°33'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
| Setting | -0°27'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°27'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Setting | -0°18'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°18'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| Setting | -0°03'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°03'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| Setting | -0°33'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -0°33'+0°30'-0°30' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreCamber rear
expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)
| Setting | -1°30'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°30'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)
| Setting | -1°30'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°30'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_more323 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2008.3–2011.12)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| Setting | -1°20'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°20'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith performance package
| Setting | -1°50'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -1°50'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| Setting | -1°30'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°30'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| Setting | -1°50'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°50'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_more325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 208 HP engine (2006.1–2011.12)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| Setting | -1°20'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°20'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith performance package
| Setting | -1°50'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Test value | -1°50'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| Setting | -1°30'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°30'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| Setting | -1°50'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°50'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
| Setting | -1°30'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°30'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Setting | -1°30'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°30'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| Setting | -1°20'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°20'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| Setting | -1°50'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Test value | -1°50'+0°25'-0°25' |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30' | |
| Conditions for axle measurement | 2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot, with full fuel tank. |
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)
| With 16" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.95–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.99–2.06 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 2.03–2.1 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)
| With 16" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.95–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.99–2.06 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 2.03–2.1 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_more330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
| With 16" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.95–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.99–2.06 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 2.03–2.1 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| With 16" rims | 1.94–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.99–2.06 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 2.03–2.1 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 2.07–2.14 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith performance package
| With 16" rims | 1.8–1.87 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.85–1.92 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.89–1.96 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 1.93–2 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| With 16" rims | 1.88–1.95 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.93–2 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.98–2.04 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 2.02–2.08 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With 16" rims | 1.83–1.9 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.88–1.95 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.92–1.99 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 1.97–2.03 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| With 16" rims | 1.88–1.95 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.93–1.99 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.97–2.03 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 2.01–2.07 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith performance package
| With 16" rims | 1.74–1.8 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.78–1.85 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.83–1.89 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 1.87–1.93 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| With 16" rims | 1.82–1.89 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.87–1.94 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.91–1.98 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 1.95–2.02 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With 16" rims | 1.77–1.84 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.82–1.88 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.86–1.93 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 19" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)
| Setting | 0°04'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°04'+0°12'-0°12' |
expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)
| Setting | 0°04'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°04'+0°12'-0°12' |
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
| Setting | 0°04'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°04'+0°12'-0°12' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Setting | 0°14'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°14'+0°12'-0°12' |
expand_moreToe-in rear
expand_more320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)
| Setting | 0°10'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°10'+0°12'-0°12' |
expand_more320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12)
| Setting | 0°10'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°10'+0°12'-0°12' |
expand_more325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
| Setting | 0°10'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°10'+0°12'-0°12' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Setting | 0°18'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°18'+0°12'-0°12' |
| Tread front | 4.9–4.93 ft |
| Tread rear | 4.93–4.98 ft |
| Wheel base | 9.06 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
| 320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 325 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 330 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 335 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2008.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 335 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2007.9–2011.12) | 18°08'+0°30'-0°30' |
| All other modifications | 18°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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BMW 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation model years
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