Service Repair Manual | |
| Year | 1996-2000 |
| Engine code | S50B32 |
| Engine size | 3201ccm |
| Power | 236kw |
| Idle speed | 730-830rpm |
| Compression | 11.0-12.0bar |
| Fuel system | Siemens MS S50 |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark plug | Bosch Y5DDC |
| Electrode gap | 0.8mm |
| CO | 0.5% |
| CO2 | 14.5-16.0% |
| HC | 100ppm |
| O2 | 0.1-0.5% |
| CO content at increased idle speed | 0.3% |
| Increased idle speed for CO test | 2500-3000rpm |
| Lambda | 0.97-1.03 |
| Radiator cap | 1.8-2.1bar |
| Thermostat opens | 80℃ |
| Ventilator turn on | 92℃ |
| Battery | 65Ah |
| Alternator | 105A |
| Cylinder head tightening sequence | |
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| Cylinder head tightening torque 1 | 30Nm |
| Cylinder head tightening torque 2 | 90° |
| Cylinder head tightening torque 3 | 90° |
| Spark plug Tightening torque | 30Nm |
| Engine oil with filter | 5.5l |
| Cooling system | 10.75l |
| Gearbox oil | 1.9l |
| Differential | 1.3l |
| Engine oil grade | API SH / SJ SAE 5W-30 |
| API SH / SJ SAE 15W-40 | |
| Gearbox oil grade | Orange label = ATF Dexron II D |
| Green label = Synthetic Mobil SCH630(BM) part No. 81-22-9-407-305 | |
| Yellow label = MTF-LT-1 / MTF-LT-2 No label = API GL-4 SAE 80 | |
| Differential oil | BMW SAF-XO BMW SAF-XLS |
| Brake fluid | DOT4 |
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| Tire dimension (x/y R z) | Front: 225/45 R17 |
| Rear: 245/40 R17 | |
| Front wheel presure | 2.3bar |
| Rear wheel presure | 2.4bar |
| Wheel bolt tightening torque (B) | 90-110Nm |
| Front hub tightening torque (H) | 290Nm |
| Rear hub tightening torque (H) | 300Nm |
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| Minimal front brake disk thickness (R) | 26.4mm |
| Minimal rear brake disk thickness (R) | 18.4mm |
| Minimal front pad thickness (P) | 3.0mm |
| Minimal rear pad thickness (P) | 3.0mm |
BMW E36 M3 (3201ccm) 1996-2000
Manufacturer | |
| BMW | |
Model | |
| E36 | |
Type | |
| M3 | |
Year | |
| 1996-2000 | |
Engine code | |
| S50B32 | |
Engine size | |
| 3201ccm | |
Power | |
| 236kw | |
