Car Model History

Two-door rear-wheel-drive sedan · 1.8-liter fuel-injected M10 inline-four

1983 BMW 320i

The exact 1983 U.S. service record identifies the late E21 320i and contains service procedures for both manual- and automatic-transmission cars.

1983 BMW 315 E21, front three-quarter view
Exact 1983 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1983 BMW 315 (10498203415).jpg” by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
320i
Body style
Two-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine
1.8-liter fuel-injected M10 inline-four
Transmission
Manual or automatic

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1983 BMW 320i. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
11
Factory intervals
7
Fitment-scoped
11
Exact references
5

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  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L inline-four · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 US 320i record; other-market E21 engines and configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 7,500-mile replacement rows · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L inline-four · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 US 320i record; other-market E21 engines and configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile replacement rows · checked

  • Oxygen sensor

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L inline-four · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 US 320i record; other-market E21 engines and configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal-service replacement interval; reset the mileage counter.

    Source: BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile oxygen-sensor replacement rows · checked

  • Main fuel filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L inline-four · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 US 320i record; other-market E21 engines and configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal-service replacement interval; clean the tank filter screen.

    Source: BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile replacement rows · checked

  • Automatic-transmission fluid, strainer, and gasket

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L inline-four · automatic · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 US 320i record; other-market E21 engines and configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile automatic-transmission rows · checked

    Manual-transmission fluid

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L inline-four · manual · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 US 320i record; other-market E21 engines and configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile manual-transmission-fluid rows · checked

  • Final-drive fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L inline-four · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 US 320i record; other-market E21 engines and configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile differential-fluid rows · checked

  • Engine air-filter element

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L inline-four · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 US 320i record; other-market E21 engines and configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM · Normal Service — repeating 30,000-mile replacement rows · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Original equipmentBMW 13721278138

      Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element; current replacement for 13 72 1 261 012 and 13 72 1 271 254 · current

      The 1983-selected BMW catalog lists 13 72 1 278 138 for the E21 320i and identifies the two earlier numbers it replaces; confirm VIN and installed airbox before ordering.

      Catalog: BMW electronic parts catalog — 1983 320i (E21) genuine air-filter listing · Genuine 1983 BMW 320i Air Filter — part 13721278138 and supersession list · checked

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  • Front windshield-wiper blade set

    Exact reference available

    BMW 61 61 9 069 195

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L fuel-injected inline-four · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 catalog fitment only; this parts record does not establish a replacement interval. Confirm the VIN and installed wiper arms before ordering.

    Source: BMWPartsDeal — exact-year 1983 BMW 320i front-wiper catalog listing · Genuine 1983 BMW 320i Wiper Blade — Front Windshield Wiper Blade Set 61619069195 and supersession list · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Original equipmentBMW 61619069195

      Qty. 1 · Front · Front windshield-wiper blade set; current replacement for 61 61 1 362 189, 61 61 9 061 906, 61 61 1 365 883, and 61 61 1 365 991 · current

      The 1983-selected catalog lists this complete front set for the E21 320i. Confirm the VIN and installed wiper arms before ordering, especially if the car has been modified.

      Catalog: BMWPartsDeal — exact-year 1983 BMW 320i front-wiper catalog listing · Genuine 1983 BMW 320i Wiper Blade — Front Windshield Wiper Blade Set 61619069195 and supersession list · checked

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  • Air-conditioning compressor belt

    Exact reference available

    BMW 64 55 1 722 991

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L fuel-injected inline-four · 320i (E21) with air conditioning · United States · Exact 1983 catalog fitment for an air-conditioning-equipped car only; this record does not establish a replacement interval or the separate alternator/water-pump belt. Confirm the VIN, installed compressor drive, and belt routing before ordering.

    Source: BMWPartsDeal — exact-year 1983 BMW 320i drive-belt catalog listing · Genuine 1983 BMW 320i Drive Belt — AC Belt 64551722991 and supersession list · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Original equipmentBMW 64551722991

      Qty. 1 · Air-conditioning compressor drive · A/C belt; current replacement for 64 52 1 469 234, 64 55 1 469 267, 64 55 1 717 230, 64 55 1 722 990, and 64 52 1 276 096 · current

      Applies only when the car has the cataloged air-conditioning compressor drive; it is not the separate alternator/water-pump belt.

      Catalog: BMWPartsDeal — exact-year 1983 BMW 320i drive-belt catalog listing · Genuine 1983 BMW 320i Drive Belt — AC Belt 64551722991 and supersession list · checked

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  • Front brake pads and rear brake shoes

    Exact reference available

    BMW 34 11 1 159 249 front; 34 21 1 160 165 rear

    Applies to: 1983 · M10 1.8L fuel-injected inline-four · 320i (E21) · United States · Exact 1983 catalog fitment only; replace friction material according to measured wear and hardware condition. Confirm the VIN and installed front calipers/rear drums before ordering.

    Source: BMWPartsDeal — exact-year 1983 BMW 320i brake-pad and shoe catalog listing · Genuine 1983 BMW 320i Brake Pads — Front Brake Pad Set 34111159249 and rear Brake Shoe Lining Repair Kit 34211160165 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Original equipmentBMW 34111159249

      Qty. 1 · Front axle · Asbestos-free front brake-pad set; replaces 34 11 1 150 527, 34 11 1 150 523, 34 11 1 118 517, and 34 11 1 150 524 · current

      One cataloged front-axle set; confirm the installed calipers and inspect rotors and hardware before ordering.

      Catalog: BMWPartsDeal — exact-year 1983 BMW 320i brake-pad and shoe catalog listing · Genuine 1983 BMW 320i Brake Pads — Front Brake Pad Set 34111159249 and supersession list · checked

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    • Original equipmentBMW 34211160165

      Qty. 1 · Rear axle · Asbestos-free rear brake-shoe lining repair kit; replaces 34 21 1 121 586, 34 21 1 108 430, and 34 21 1 111 484 · current

      One cataloged rear-axle shoe kit; confirm the installed drums and inspect cylinders and hardware before ordering.

      Catalog: BMWPartsDeal — exact-year 1983 BMW 320i brake-pad and shoe catalog listing · Genuine 1983 BMW 320i Brake Pads — rear Brake Shoe Lining Repair Kit 34211160165 and supersession list · checked

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  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1983 · United States

    1.8-liter fuel-injected M10 inline-four — K&N HP-1002

    K&N HP-1002

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1983 · 1.8-liter fuel-injected M10 inline-four · 320i · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 320i replacement oil-filter catalog · 1983 BMW 320i 1.8L/2.0L gasoline — HP-1002 · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. BMW — 1983 320i (E21/M10) service record, preserved by Operation CHARM
  2. BMW of North America — first 3 Series U.S. history and specifications

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