Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan · 2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp)

1995 BMW 325i Sedan


BMW's preserved 1995 U.S. service roster identifies the 325i 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
325i
Body style
Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
Engine
2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp)
Transmission
5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic

Body style and engine family are fitment boundaries; standalone option packages are not separate configurations.

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1995 BMW 3 Series: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
BMW 318i Sedan1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (138 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
BMW 318is Coupe1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (138 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe
BMW 318i Convertible1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (138 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E36 convertible
BMW 318ti Compact1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (138 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticThree-door rear-wheel-drive E36/5 hatchback
Current carBMW 325i Sedan2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
BMW 325is Coupe2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe
BMW 325i Convertible2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E36 convertible
BMW M3 Coupe3.0-liter S50 DOHC inline-six (240 hp / 225 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 5-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E36 performance coupe

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1995 BMW 325i Sedan. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
10
Scheduled topics
3
Applicability stated
10
Exact references
1

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  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Fitment must be confirmed

    At each indicated Engine Oil Service, Inspection I, and Inspection II; no fixed mileage is claimed.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Engine Oil Service and Inspection I/II · checked

  • Inspection IView intervals, applicability and sources

    Inspection I

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Perform when the service indicator calls for Inspection I.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service I · checked

    Inspection II

    Perform when the service indicator calls for Inspection II; includes Inspection I plus the additional published tasks.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II · checked

  • Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 24 months · From vehicle production date.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Additional Services — Every Two Years · checked

  • Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 36 months · From vehicle production date.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Additional Services — Every Three Years · checked

  • MicrofiltersView intervals, applicability and sources

    Microfilters

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Replace at Inspection I; shorten in dusty operation.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service I — replace microfilters · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Replace at Inspection II.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — spark-plug replacement · checked

  • Engine air-cleaner elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-cleaner element

    Exact reference available

    Replace at Inspection II; shorten in dusty operation.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — intake air-cleaner replacement · checked

    2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) — K&N 33-2070

    K&N 33-2070

    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 · 2.5-liter M50TU 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 E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1995 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked

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    2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) — K&N 33-2070

    K&N 33-2070

    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 · 2.5-liter M50TU 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 E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1995 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) — K&N 33-2070

    K&N 33-2070

    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 · 2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) · 325i Convertible · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1995 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Automatic-transmission fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Automatic-transmission fluid

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Replace at Inspection II.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · automatic · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — automatic-transmission fluid · checked

    Manual-transmission fluid

    Replace at every second Inspection II.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · manual · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — every second Inspection II · checked

  • Rear-axle oilView intervals, applicability and sources

    Rear-axle oil

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Replace at every second Inspection II.

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — every second Inspection II · checked

  • Oxygen sensorView intervals, applicability and sources

    Oxygen sensor

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1995 · M50TU 2.5L inline-six · 325i sedan (E36) · United States · Exact 1995 325i sedan record; four-cylinder, body-style variants, M3, and other E36 configurations are not claimed.

    Published interval: 100,000 mi / 160,000 km · Published additional-service interval.

    Source: BMW — 1995 325i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Additional Services — At 100,000 Mile Intervals · checked

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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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