Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan · 2.8-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (190 hp / 207 lb-ft)
1998 BMW 328i Sedan
BMW's preserved 1998 U.S. service roster identifies the 328i as a distinct E36 configuration.
Photo: “BMW M3 Coupé (E36, 1998)” by Charles from Port Chester, New York / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- 328i
- Body style
- Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
- Engine
- 2.8-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (190 hp / 207 lb-ft)
- 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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Compare 10 related configurations — current car marked
| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318i Sedan | 1.9-liter M44 DOHC inline-four (138 hp / 133 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan |
| BMW 318ti Compact | 1.9-liter M44 DOHC inline-four (138 hp / 133 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Three-door rear-wheel-drive E36/5 hatchback |
| BMW 323is Coupe | 2.5-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (168 hp / 181 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe |
| BMW 323i Convertible | 2.5-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (168 hp / 181 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 convertible |
| Current carBMW 328i Sedan | 2.8-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (190 hp / 207 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan |
| BMW 328is Coupe | 2.8-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (190 hp / 207 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe |
| BMW 328i Convertible | 2.8-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (190 hp / 207 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 convertible |
| BMW M3 Coupe | 3.2-liter S52 DOHC inline-six (240 hp / 236 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 performance coupe |
| BMW M3 Sedan | 3.2-liter S52 DOHC inline-six (240 hp / 236 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E36 performance sedan |
| BMW M3 Convertible | 3.2-liter S52 DOHC inline-six (240 hp / 236 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic | Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 performance convertible |
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 1998 BMW 328i 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
Before ordering Identify 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 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.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II · checked
Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Brake fluid
Sourced interval available
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — intake air-cleaner replacement · checked
2.8-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (190 hp / 207 lb-ft) — 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.
Source: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1998 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentK&N 33-2070
Qty. 1 · Panel engine air filter · catalog-listed
Verify the current manufacturer application listing, VIN, production date, and installed dimensions before purchase.
Catalog: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1998 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
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2.8-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (190 hp / 207 lb-ft) — 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.
Source: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1998 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentK&N 33-2070
Qty. 1 · Panel engine air filter · catalog-listed
Verify the current manufacturer application listing, VIN, production date, and installed dimensions before purchase.
Catalog: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1998 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
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2.8-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (190 hp / 207 lb-ft) — 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.
Source: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1998 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentK&N 33-2070
Qty. 1 · Panel engine air filter · catalog-listed
Verify the current manufacturer application listing, VIN, production date, and installed dimensions before purchase.
Catalog: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1998 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
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Automatic-transmission fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Automatic-transmission fluid
Fitment must be confirmed
Replace at Inspection II.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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.
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (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
Source: BMW — 1998 328i (E36) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Additional Services — At 100,000 Mile Intervals · checked
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Sources
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