1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan Second generation LCI Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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318 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 101 HP engine (1984.12–1988.8) | with each service |
All other modifications | with each second service |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 101 HP engine (1987.8–1988.8) | Once a year |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 101 HP engine (1984.12–1988.8) | Once a year |
All other modifications | every 2 years |
BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) 111 HP | At every service II / 4 years |
BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M40 B18 (184E1) 114 HP | At every service II / 4 years |
BMW gasoline straight-4 1.6 L M40 B16 (164E1) 98 HP | At every service II / 4 years |
All other modifications | At every second service II / 4 years |
BMW diesel straight-6 2.4 L M21 D24 (246TB) 114 HP | with each service II |
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M20 B20 (206KA) 127 HP | every 30000 km |
BMW diesel straight-6 2.4 L M21 D24 (246DA) 84 HP | with each service II |
All other modifications | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
Engine coolant change interval | every 2 years |
Engine oil and filter change interval | with each service |
Fuel filter change interval | with each second service |
Injection pump belt change interval | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
Injection pump belt test mode | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
Rear axle differential oil change interval | with each second service |
Spark plug change interval | with each service |
Transmission oil change interval | with each second service |
Valve play test mode | with each service |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in BMW 3 Series Sedan service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1987 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 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
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations
In 1987 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.