For 1987 3 Series Sedan Second generation series 2 LCI BMW recommends to use: H3 12V 55W PK22s, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, H1 12V 55W P14.5s, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, R10W 12V 10W BA15s, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, and T4W 12V 4W BA9s. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Front direction indicator
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
High beam
H1 12V 55W P14.5s
Low beam
H1 12V 55W P14.5s
expand_moreParking light
Ellipsoid
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Otherwise
T4W 12V 4W BA9s
Side direction indicator
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Glove compartment light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Interior light
C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
expand_moreRear light sources
Auxiliary brake light
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Back-up lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
License plate light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Rear direction indicator
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Tail light
R10W 12V 10W BA15s
Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
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.
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. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.