Bentley Publishers is proud to announce the BMW 3-Series service information and specifications manual for BMW 3 Series (E30) cars from 1984-1990. Whether you're a professional technician or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this BMW Official Factory Service Manual will help you understand, maintain, and repair systems on 3 Series cars.

Notes:
For model years 1991, 1992 and 1993 E30 6-cylinder BMWs ONLY.
For model years 1991, 1992 and 1993 E30 4-cylinder BMWs, the engine and engine-related systems ARE NOT COVERED this manual but the chassis/body systems are covered.

BMW models and engines covered:

• 318i (M10 - 1.8L engine)
• 325/e/es (M20 - 2.7L engine)
• 325/i/is/Convertible (M20 - 2.5L engine)

Transmissions covered:

• Getrag 240 (4-cylinder cars)
• Getrag 260 (6-cylinder cars)

Table of Contents:

• Fundamentals
• Lubrication and Maintenance
• Engine Management-Driveability
• Engine
• Cooling System
• Fuel System
• Exhaust System and Emission Controls
• Ignition
• Manual Transmission and Clutch
• Automatic Transmission
• Suspension and Steering
• Brakes
• Body and Interior
• Electrical System

Technical Highlights:

• Fundamental automotive concepts, including explanations of basic troubleshooting, safe and effective workshop practices, and tools.
• Complete preventive maintenance procedures from resetting the oil and service indicator light to the yearly brake fluid change. This manual tells you what maintenance to do, how and when to do it, and why it's important. Many of the maintenance recommendations actually exceed factory-recommended service and are designed to extend your BMW's service life.
• Comprehensive Engine Management information explains specific BMW 3-Series driveability problems, with detailed troubleshooting and repair information for these Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management Systems: L-Jetronic (318i), Motronic (325, 325e, 325es), and Motronic 1.1 (325i, 325is, 325i Convertible).
• Troubleshooting tips with fast, proven repair procedures used by BMW technicians and specialists.
• Hard to find service information from dealer service bulletins, such as how to replace the camshaft timing belt, sprocket and tensioner with the correct Z-127 update, and cylinder head bolt replacement on early 3 Series cars.
• Large, easy-to-read wiring schematics for major circuits.
• Complete procedures and specifications for rebuilding engines and transmissions.