in your garage to make future searches easy.

Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP 5200 rpm
BMW diesel straight-6 2.9 L M57 D30 (306D1) 181 HP 47004900 rpm
BMW diesel V8 3.9 L M67 D39 (398D1) 241 HP 46954750 rpm
Maximum K-value 2.5 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location Diagnostic socket located in the
center console behind a covering.
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
725 tds with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 141 HP engine (1996.4–2001.11) 720820 rpm
728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11) 700800 rpm
728 i,iL with gasoline straight-6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1995.8–2001.11) 700800 rpm
730 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1998.8–2000.4) 770870 rpm
740 i,iL with gasoline V8 4.4 L 282 HP engine (1996.1–2001.11) 530630 rpm
740 i,iL with gasoline V8 4.4 L 282 HP engine (1996.1–2001.11) 530630 rpm
All other modifications 550650 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
730 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1998.8–2000.4) 158°F
All other modifications 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at increased idling speed 0.2 %
Increased idling speed 25003000 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 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 1999 BMW 7 Series 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 7 Series 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 1999 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 7 Series Third generation LCI model years

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