BMW 518i (E34)

BMW 5 series 1988 1.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 518i has been produced from October, 1989 to January, 1994. 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 5 series 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 518i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 518i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 194 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 518i fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.

BMW 5 series 1.8 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
BMW 5 series 1988

BMW 518i technical data

Model: BMW 518i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1989. October ... 1994. January 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 113 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 162 NM ON 4250 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 194 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100km (25.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 460 litres
Gross weight: 1870 kg

BMW 518i 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 518i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 6.1 litres (6.4 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 3 sērija

All BMW 5 series sedan [1988 - 1995] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 518i Oct 1989 — Jan 1994

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 113 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 518i Oct 1992 — Mai 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 518iN Jan 1994 — Dec 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 518iN Jan 1994 — Dec 1995 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 518i Apr 1994 — Mai 1995 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 524td Jan 1988 — Oct 1991 2.4 Diesel 116 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 524td Jan 1988 — Oct 1991 2.4 Diesel 116 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Apr 1990 — Dec 1995 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525iX 4x4 Oct 1991 — Dec 1995 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 525iX 4x4 Oct 1991 — Dec 1995 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 525td Mai 1993 — Dec 1995

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.5 Diesel 115 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525td Mai 1993 — Dec 1995 2.5 Diesel 115 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 525tds Oct 1991 — Dec 1995

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525tds Oct 1991 — Dec 1995

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 3.0 Petrol 188 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jan 1988 — Apr 1990 3.0 Petrol 188 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Oct 1992 — Dec 1995 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Oct 1992 — Dec 1995 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 535i Jan 1988 — Oct 1992 3.4 Petrol 211 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 535i Jan 1988 — Oct 1992 3.4 Petrol 211 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 540i V8 Jan 1992 — Dec 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

4.0 Petrol 286 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Oct 1992 — Dec 1995

Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP)

4.0 Petrol 286 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 5 series 1988 reviews
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