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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
All BMW diesel straight-4 1.7 L M41 D17 (174T1) engines 4800 rpm
All BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) engines 5200 rpm
Maximum K-value 2.5 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreExhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1995.1–1999.10) No
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
All BMW diesel straight-4 1.7 L M41 D17 (174T1) engines 770870 rpm
All BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) engines 720820 rpm
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) engines 625825 rpm
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M52 B25 (256S3) engines 700800 rpm
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.8 L M52 B28 (286S1) engines 650750 rpm
No adjustment possible
All other modifications 760840 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) engines 140°F
All other modifications 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
All BMW gasoline straight-4 1.6 L M43 B16 (164E2) engines 0.10.5 %
All BMW gasoline straight-4 1.8 L M43 B18 (184E2) engines 0.10.5 %
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) engines 0.5 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M52 B25 (256S3) engines 0.2 %
All other modifications 0.3 %
expand_moreDelta lambda
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1995.1–1999.10) 0.02 λ
Ignition time -12°00' - before TDC + after TDC
No adjustment possible
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M52 B25 (256S3) engines 25002800 rpm
All other modifications 25003000 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling 100 ppm
expand_moreNumber of half-waves
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1995.1–1999.10) 1
expand_morePetrol conditioning speed
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1995.1–1999.10) 3000 rpm
expand_morePetrol conditioning time
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1995.1–1999.10) 180 s
expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1995.1–1999.10) 3501050 rpm
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
320 i with gasoline straight-6 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1995.1–1999.10) 25003000 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 1998 BMW 3 Series Touring 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 Touring 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 1998 BMW 3 Series Touring you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 3 Series Touring Second generation model years

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