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BMW 3 SERIES 1991 E30 Workshop Manual 1 Introduction 
This Chapter is designed to help the home
mechanic maintain his or her vehicle with the
goals of maximum performance, economy,
safety and reliability in mind. Included is a
master main

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BMW 3 SERIES 1991 E30 Workshop Manual engine damage. Conversely, overfilling the
engine (adding oil above the upper mark) may
cause oil-fouled spark plugs, oil leaks, or oil
seal failures. 
6To add oil, remove the filler cap located on
th

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BMW 3 SERIES 1991 E30 Workshop Manual Every 6000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first
1•11
6.17a  Unscrew the bolt . . .
1
Every 6000 miles
6 Engine oil and filter change
1
Warning: Prolonged skin contact
with used engine oil is
haz

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BMW 3 SERIES 1991 E30 Workshop Manual Cartridge-type oil filter
17Some models are equipped with a
cartridge-type oil filter. Unscrew the bolt,
remove the cover, and lift the filter out (see
illustrations).
18Compare the new cartridge with

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BMW 3 SERIES 1991 E30 Workshop Manual drag when the feeler gauge is moved back
and forth.
6If the gap is too large or too small, loosen
the locknut, insert a hook made from large-
diameter metal wire, and rotate the eccentric
to obtain th

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BMW 3 SERIES 1991 E30 Workshop Manual no cause for concern. Make sure that any fluid
noted is from the struts/shocks, and not from
any other source. If leakage is noted, renew
the struts or shock absorbers in axle pairs (or
as a full set)

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BMW 3 SERIES 1991 E30 Workshop Manual the lubricant will be hot, it would be wise to
wear rubber gloves.
3Raise the vehicle and place it on axle
stands. Make sure it is safely supported, and
as level as possible.
4Move the necessary equip

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BMW 3 SERIES 1991 E30 Workshop Manual 2A
General
Displacement
3-series, E30 body style
316i (1988 to 1991)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1596 cc (M40/4-cylinder engine)
316 (1983 to 1988) and 318i
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