Car Model History

Three-door rear-wheel-drive E36/5 hatchback · 1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (138 hp)

1995 BMW 318ti Compact

BMW's preserved 1995 U.S. service roster identifies the 318ti as a distinct E36 configuration.

1995 BMW 3 Series (E36, third generation) — 325i convertible, front three-quarter view
Exact 1995 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1995 BMW 325i (E36) convertible” by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
318ti
Body style
Three-door rear-wheel-drive E36/5 hatchback
Engine
1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (138 hp)
Transmission
5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic

The E36/5 Compact hatchback has a distinct rear body and rear-suspension architecture from the E36 sedan and coupe.

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 1995 BMW 318ti Compact. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
1
Factory intervals
0
Fitment-scoped
1
Exact references
1

Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine air-cleaner element

    Exact reference available

    1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (138 hp) — K&N 33-2733

    K&N 33-2733

    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: 1995 · 1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (138 hp) · 318ti · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 318i/318ti replacement air-filter catalog · 1995 BMW 318i/318is/318ti 1.8L/1.9L gasoline — 33-2733 · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. BMW — 1995 U.S. factory service-manual model, chassis, and engine roster (Operation CHARM mirror)
  2. BMW of North America — U.S. M3 generation history and specifications

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