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Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan · 2.5-liter M50 DOHC inline-six (189 hp)

1992 BMW 325i E36 Sedan

The new E36 325i sedan introduced BMW's 189-hp M50 DOHC six to the U.S. 3 Series.

1992 BMW 320i E36 sedan, front three-quarter view
Exact 1992 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1992 BMW 320i (15538594776).jpg” by Charlie from United Kingdom / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
325i
Body style
Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
Engine
2.5-liter M50 DOHC inline-six (189 hp)
Transmission
5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic

The chassis generation and engine family are part of the fitment boundary; do not merge E30 convertible parts with E36 sedan/coupe parts.

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Compare 5 related configurations — current car marked
1992 BMW 3 Series: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
BMW 318i E36 Sedan1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
BMW 318i E30 Convertible1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E30 convertible
Current carBMW 325i E36 Sedan2.5-liter M50 DOHC inline-six (189 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
BMW 325is E36 Coupe2.5-liter M50 DOHC inline-six (189 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe
BMW 325i E30 Convertible2.5-liter M20 SOHC inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E30 convertible

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1992 BMW 325i E36 Sedan. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
9
Scheduled topics
8
Applicability stated
9
Exact references
1

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  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 6 months · Maximum guideline; service sooner when the on-board indicator calls for it.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Service Intervals/Equivalent Mileage — Oil Service maximum; Indicated Engine Oil Service · checked

  • Inspection IView intervals, applicability and sources

    Inspection I

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 12 months · Maximum guideline; alternate with Oil Service and Inspection II as indicated.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Service Intervals/Equivalent Mileage — Inspection I maximum · checked

    Inspection II

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Maximum guideline; includes Inspection I plus the additional published tasks.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Service Intervals/Equivalent Mileage — Inspection II maximum · checked

  • Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 24 months · Replacement interval from vehicle production.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service I — brake-fluid replacement note · checked

  • Automatic-transmission fluid, strainer, and gasketView intervals, applicability and sources

    Automatic-transmission fluid, strainer, and gasket

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · automatic · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 12 months · At Inspection I; maximum guideline and indicator may call sooner.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service I — automatic-transmission fluid/strainer/gasket · checked

    Manual-transmission fluid

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · manual · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · At Inspection II; maximum guideline and indicator may call sooner.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — manual-transmission fluid · checked

  • Main fuel filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Main fuel filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · At Inspection II; maximum guideline and indicator may call sooner.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — main fuel-filter replacement · checked

  • Engine air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · At Inspection II; maximum guideline and indicator may call sooner.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — air-filter replacement · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · At Inspection II; maximum guideline and indicator may call sooner.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — spark-plug replacement · checked

  • Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1992 · M50 2.5L inline-six · 325i (E36) · United States · Exact 1992 325i sedan record; 318i, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 24 months · BMW replacement recommendation in the Inspection II schedule.

    Source: BMW — 1992 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — coolant replacement note · checked

  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1992 · United States

    2.5-liter M50 DOHC inline-six (189 hp) — K&N HP-2009

    K&N HP-2009

    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: 1992 · 2.5-liter M50 DOHC inline-six (189 hp) · 325i · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 325i replacement oil-filter catalog · 1992 BMW 325i/325is 2.5L gasoline — HP-2009 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    2.5-liter M50 DOHC inline-six (189 hp) — K&N HP-2009

    K&N HP-2009

    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: 1992 · 2.5-liter M50 DOHC inline-six (189 hp) · 325is · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 325i replacement oil-filter catalog · 1992 BMW 325i/325is 2.5L gasoline — HP-2009 · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. BMW — 1992 U.S. factory service-manual model, chassis, and engine roster (Operation CHARM mirror)
  2. BMW of North America — 1991 U.S. 318i reintroduction, engine output, and pricing history

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