BMW 3 & 5 REPAIR MANUAL – BMW REPAIR MANUAL
The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in five different generations and in no less than five different body styles. It is BMW’s best selling automobile, accounting for nearly 40% of the company’s auto sales in 2005.
BMW released its E21 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis, attracting customers seeking both prestige and economy, nearly doubling BMW’s worldwide auto sales figures in three years, and winning numerous automotive world awards and honors.
Three decades later, the 3 Series is still the best-selling of its class, as commonplace in Asia, America and Australia as in Europe, and it has even outsold some cheaper models, like Ford Mondeo in the UK.
While some argue that the popularity of the car had reduced its prestigious image, the 3 Series still remains the benchmark and its competitors are often judged on how close they come to this car.
The 3 series has also maintained BMW’s racing heritage. The M version of the 3 series, M3, debuted in 1988.
The 3 series cars usually sell well, but two-door versions usually do not sell as well as sedan versions.
Table contents of BMW 3 & 5 Repair Manual
- General Information
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Lubrication System
- Engine Cooling System
- Engine Control System
- Fuel System
- Exhaust System
- Accelerator Control System
- Clutch System
- Manual Transaxle
- Automatic Transaxle
- CVT
- Front Axle
- Rear Axle
- Front Suspension
- Rear Suspension
- Road Wheels & Tires
- Brake System
- Parking Brake System
- Brake Control System
- Power Steering System
- Steering Control System
- Seat Belts
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Body, Lock & Security System
- Glasses, Window System & Mirrors
- Roof
- Exterior & Interior
- Instrument Panel
- Seat
- Manual Air Conditioner
- Starting & Charging System
- Lighting System
- Driver Information System
- Wiper, Washer & Horn
- Body Control System
- LAN System
- Audio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
- Auto Cruise Control System
- Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
- Maintenance
- Alphabetical Index
