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BMW E46 M3 (3246ccm) 2000-2007


Service Repair Manual

Year2000-2007
Engine codeS54B32
Engine size3246ccm
Power252kw
Idle speed770-970rpm
Compression11.0-12.0bar
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark plugBosch YR 6 LDE
NGK DCPR8EKP
Denso IXU24
Electrode gap(Bosch)0.8, (NGK)0.9, (Denso)0.9mm
Lambda0.97-1.03
Radiator cap2.0bar
Thermostat opens80℃
Battery70Ah
Alternator115/120A
Cylinder head tightening sequence
BMW 6 pistons Cylinder head tightening sequence
Cylinder head tightening torque 130Nm
Cylinder head tightening torque 290°
Cylinder head tightening torque 390°
Spark plug Tightening torque28-30Nm
Engine oil with filter5.5l
Cooling system10.0l
Gearbox oil 1.7l
Differential1.2l
Engine oil gradeBMW 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 gradeOrange 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 oilAPI GL-5 SAE 75W-140
Brake fluidDOT4
Wheel info eng
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
Brakes info
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


Manufacturer

BMW

Model

E46

Type

M3

Year

2000-2007

Engine code

S54B32

Engine size

3246ccm

Power

252kw


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