BMW 318i (E36)

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BMW 3 series 1991 1.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 318i has been produced from January, 1991 to September, 1993. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 113 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 162 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 3 series 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 318i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 318i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 318i fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got two stars.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 318i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 12 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km.

BMW 3 series 1.8 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

BMW 318i technical data

Model:	BMW 318i
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	1991. January ... 1993. September
Engine:	1796 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	113 HP ON 5500 RPM	Torque:	162 NM ON 4250 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	198 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	13.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.6 (combined) 11.2 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	9.4 l/100km (25 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.43m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter:	10 meters
Ground clearance:	145 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity:	435 litres
Gross weight:	1705 kg

BMW 318i engine M40B18

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	1795 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	84 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	81 mm
Compression ratio	8.8 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info
Timing belt change interval	40,000 km (recommended) Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.
Fuel system	Injection
BMW 318i oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	4 litres (4.2 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity	6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power	113 - 115 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque	162 - 165 NM ON 4250 RPM
Start of production (year)	1987
Duration of production	7 years
Engine also used on	BMW 5 sērija

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All BMW 3 series sedan [1991 - 1998] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox
BMW 316i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993	1.6 Petrol	99 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 316i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993	1.6 Petrol	100 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 316i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	1.6 Petrol	102 HP	7.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 316i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998	1.6 Petrol	102 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 318tds Oct 1994 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient diesel version	1.7 Diesel	90 HP	6.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993	1.8 Petrol	113 HP	8.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993	1.8 Petrol	113 HP	8.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 318i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998	1.8 Petrol	115 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998	1.8 Petrol	115 HP	8.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 318is Jan 1991 — Dec 1996 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	140 HP	6.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318is Jan 1991 — Dec 1996 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	140 HP	6.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 318is Mar 1996 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	1.9 Petrol	140 HP	8.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318is Mar 1996 — Apr 1998	1.9 Petrol	140 HP	8.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 320i	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	9.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 320i	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 323i Mai 1995 — Apr 1998	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	9.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 323i Mai 1995 — Apr 1998	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325i Jan 1991 — Mar 1995	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	8.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325i Jan 1991 — Mar 1995	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	9.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325td	2.5 Diesel	115 HP	7.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325td	2.5 Diesel	115 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 325tds Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)	2.5 Diesel	143 HP	7.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325tds Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)	2.5 Diesel	143 HP	8.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 328i Jan 1995 — Apr 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds	2.8 Petrol	193 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 328i Jan 1995 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull petrol version (193 HP)	2.8 Petrol	193 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾

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