320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12)
5000 rpm5000 rpm5000 rpm
All other modifications
3900–4100 rpm3900–4100 rpm3900–4100 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections
5
Diesel conditioning speed
3500 rpm3500 rpm3500 rpm
expand_moreMaximum K-value
expand_more318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
With particle filter
0.3 1/m0.3 1/m0.3 1/m
Without particle filter
1.5 1/m1.5 1/m1.5 1/m
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
0.3 1/m0.3 1/m0.3 1/m
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
0.3 1/m0.3 1/m0.3 1/m
expand_moreAll other modifications
With particle filter
0.3 1/m0.3 1/m0.3 1/m
expand_moreWithout particle filter
With automatic gearbox
1 1/m1 1/m1 1/m
With manual transmission
1.2 1/m1.2 1/m1.2 1/m
Measuring mode
B
Measuring sensor
1
expand_moreMeasuring time
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
1.2 s1.2 s1.2 s
All other modifications
0.5 s0.5 s0.5 s
expand_moreMinimum coolant temperature at AU
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
176°F176°F80°C
expand_moreStoppage time
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
5 s5 s5 s
expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
With automatic gearbox
1 s1 s1 s
With manual transmission
5 s5 s5 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location
The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell at the A column.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
All other modifications
600–860 rpm600–860 rpm600–860 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
620–820 rpm620–820 rpm620–820 rpm
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
620–820 rpm620–820 rpm620–820 rpm
All other modifications
600–860 rpm600–860 rpm600–860 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
176°F176°F80°C
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
176°F176°F80°C
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
176°F176°F80°C
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
176°F176°F80°C
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12)
176°F176°F80°C
All other modifications
158°F158°F70°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
expand_moreCurrent at test speed
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
−0.000426–+0.00011 A−0.000426–+0.00011 A−0.000426–+0.00011 A
All other modifications
−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A−0.000115–+0.000077 A
Increased idling speed
2300–2700 rpm2300–2700 rpm2300–2700 rpm
Lambda sensor design
wideband sensor
expand_moreLambda value
All other modifications
0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ0.91–1.05 λ
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
All other modifications
600–860 rpm600–860 rpm600–860 rpm
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by BMW.
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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.