1997 BMW 3 Series Sedan Third generation Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Air filter change interval | with each second service |
| Automatic gearbox oil change interval | with each second service |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| Engine timing belt change interval | At every service II / 4 years |
| Engine timing belt test mode | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All other modifications | every 3 years |
| Engine oil and filter change interval | with each service |
| BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP | with each second service |
| BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP | with each second service |
| BMW diesel straight-4 1.7 L M41 D17 (174T1) 89 HP | with each second service |
| All other modifications | with each second service II |
| Interior filter change interval | with each service |
| BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP | with each second service II |
| BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP | with each second service II |
| BMW diesel straight-4 1.7 L M41 D17 (174T1) 89 HP | with each second service II |
| All other modifications | with each second service |
| Transmission oil change interval | with each second service II |
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 1997 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
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- 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 1997 BMW 3 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.