Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E46 · 2001–2005
BMW Série 3 316i E46 · 116 hp (2001 to 2005)
The BMW Série 3 316i of the E46 generation uses the N42B18 petrol engine with 116 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 116 PS / 85 kW
- Displacement
- 1 796 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- N42B18
- Period covered
- 2001–2005
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
- Automatic · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
116 hp (85 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Built from 2001 to 2005.
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In the range
It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation.
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Maintenance and records
Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Série 3 316i E46?
The N42B18 petrol engine (1 796 cc), 116 hp (85 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Série 3 316i?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the N42B18 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026