1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan Third generation Emission
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Condition | Value |
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BMW diesel straight-6 2.4 L M21 D24 (246TB) 114 HP | 5200–5400 rpm |
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M20 B20 (206KA) 127 HP | 720–800 rpm |
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M20 B25 (256K1) 168 HP | 720–800 rpm |
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M30 B30 (306KA) 185 HP | 750–850 rpm |
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.4 L M30 B34 (346KB) 208 HP | 750–850 rpm |
All other modifications | 700–800 rpm |
All other modifications | 176°F |
CO content at idling speed | 0.2–1.2 % |
Test values apply to the measurement in front of catalytic converter |
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M20 B20 (206KA) engines | 0.3 % |
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M20 B25 (256K1) engines | 0.3 % |
All other modifications | 0.2 % |
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M20 B20 (206KA) engines | -10°00'±5°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M20 B25 (256K1) engines | -10°00'±5°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
All other modifications | 2500–3000 rpm |
Lambda value | 0.97–1.03 λ |
Maximum HC content at idling | 100 ppm |
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 1988 BMW 5 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
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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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 5 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 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.