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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2008.7–2011.12) 5000 rpm
All other modifications 39004100 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections 5
Diesel conditioning speed 3500 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/m
Without particle filter 1.5 1/m
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 0.3 1/m
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 0.3 1/m
expand_moreAll other modifications
With particle filter 0.3 1/m
expand_moreWithout particle filter
With automatic gearbox 1 1/m
With manual transmission 1.2 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 s
All other modifications 0.5 s
expand_moreMinimum coolant temperature at AU
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 176°F
expand_moreStoppage time
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 5 s
expand_more320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12)
With automatic gearbox 1 s
With manual transmission 5 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) 730930 rpm
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) 650850 rpm
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) 650850 rpm
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 580780 rpm
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 580780 rpm
All other modifications 600860 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 730930 rpm
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) 730930 rpm
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) 730930 rpm
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 620820 rpm
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 620820 rpm
All other modifications 600860 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°F
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) 176°F
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.1–2011.12) 176°F
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 176°F
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2011.12) 176°F
All other modifications 158°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed 00.2 %
CO content at increased idling speed 00.2 %
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
All other modifications −0.000115+0.000077 A
Increased idling speed 23002700 rpm
Lambda sensor design wideband sensor
expand_moreLambda value
All other modifications 0.911.05 λ
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
All other modifications 600860 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 2011 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations

In 2011 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW 3 Series Sedan Fifth generation LCI model years

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