Four-door rear-wheel-drive E46 sedan · 2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft)
1999 BMW 323i E46 Sedan
BMW's preserved 1999 U.S. service roster identifies the 323i and its chassis generation as a distinct configuration.
Photo: “1999-2003 BMW 3 Series (E46) coupe 01.jpg” by OSX / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- 323i
- Body style
- Four-door rear-wheel-drive E46 sedan
- Engine
- 2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft)
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic
The E36/E46 chassis generation is a fitment boundary; do not merge parts by badge or displacement alone.
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| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318ti E36 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 |
| Current carBMW 323i E46 Sedan | 2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E46 sedan |
| BMW 328i E46 Sedan | 2.8-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (193 hp / 206 lb-ft) | 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic | Four-door rear-wheel-drive E46 sedan |
| BMW 323is E36 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 E36 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 |
| BMW 328is E36 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 E36 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 E36 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 E36 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 1999 BMW 323i E46 Sedan. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 8
- Scheduled topics
- 4
- Applicability stated
- 8
- 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 and Inspection service; no fixed mileage is claimed.
Source: BMW — 1999 323i sedan (E46) 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 — 1999 323i sedan (E46) 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 — 1999 323i sedan (E46) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II · checked
MicrofiltersView intervals, applicability and sources
Microfilters
Fitment must be confirmed
Replace at each indicated Engine Oil Service and Inspection; shorten in dusty operation.
Source: BMW — 1999 323i sedan (E46) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Engine Oil Service and Inspection I — microfilter 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 — 1999 323i sedan (E46) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Indicated Inspection Service II — intake air-cleaner replacement · checked
2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 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 · 1999 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 · 1999 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
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2.5-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (168 hp / 181 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 · 1999 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 · 1999 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
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2.5-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (168 hp / 181 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 · 1999 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 · 1999 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked
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Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Brake fluid
Sourced interval available
Source: BMW — 1999 323i sedan (E46) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Additional Services / Inspection I — every two years · checked
Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Source: BMW — 1999 323i sedan (E46) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · Additional Services / Inspection I — every four years · checked
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Source: BMW — 1999 323i sedan (E46) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · 100,000-mile normal/additional-service row · checked
Oxygen sensorView intervals, applicability and sources
Oxygen sensor
Sourced interval available
Source: BMW — 1999 323i sedan (E46) service-indicator schedule, preserved by Operation CHARM · 100,000-mile normal/additional-service row · checked
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