Service Repair Manual | |
| Year | 2000-2007 |
| Engine code | S54B32 |
| Engine size | 3246ccm |
| Power | 252kw |
| Idle speed | 770-970rpm |
| Compression | 11.0-12.0bar |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark plug | Bosch YR 6 LDE NGK DCPR8EKP Denso IXU24 |
| Electrode gap | (Bosch)0.8, (NGK)0.9, (Denso)0.9mm |
| Lambda | 0.97-1.03 |
| Radiator cap | 2.0bar |
| Thermostat opens | 80℃ |
| Battery | 70Ah |
| Alternator | 115/120A |
| 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 | 28-30Nm |
| Engine oil with filter | 5.5l |
| Cooling system | 10.0l |
| Gearbox oil | 1.7l |
| Differential | 1.2l |
| Engine oil grade | BMW Longlife SAE 0W-30 |
| BMW Longlife SAE 0W-40 | |
| BMW Longlife SAE 0W-50 | |
| BMW Longlife SAE 5W-30 | |
| BMW Longlife SAE 5W-40 | |
| BMW Longlife SAE 5W-50 | |
| 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 | API GL-5 SAE 75W-140 |
| Brake fluid | DOT4 |
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| Tire dimension (x/y R z) | front: 225/40 ZR19 |
| rear: 255/35 ZR19 | |
| 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel bolt tightening torque (B) | 110-130Nm |
| Front hub tightening torque (H) | 290Nm |
| Rear hub tightening torque (H) | M22 = 200Nm M24 = 250Nm M27 = 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 E46 M3 (3246ccm) 2000-2007
Manufacturer | |
| BMW | |
Model | |
| E46 | |
Type | |
| M3 | |
Year | |
| 2000-2007 | |
Engine code | |
| S54B32 | |
Engine size | |
| 3246ccm | |
Power | |
| 252kw | |
