BMW 524td (E34)

BMW 5 series 1988 2.4 diesel description

Sedan BMW 524td has been produced from January, 1988 to October, 1991. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system and Garrett T3 turbine. 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 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 524td has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 524td accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 524td fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km (14.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1988 - 1995 versions, city fuel economy - 9.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1120 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1560 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.