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1993 BMW 318IS E36

1.8L I4 M42•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Oil Change - Synthetic Torque Specs

for 1993 BMW 318is E36 1.8L I4 M42 · RWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Mounting Bolts

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new washer each time

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Oil Filler Cap

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Oil Filter

Hand tight + 3/4 turn

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Skid Plate Bolts

If equipped

10 lb-ft · 13 Nm

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