Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E46 · 2001–2005
BMW Série 3 318i E46 · 143 hp (2001 to 2005)
The BMW Série 3 318i of the E46 generation uses the N42B20 petrol engine with 143 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 143 PS / 105 kW
- Displacement
- 1 995 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- N42B20
- 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
143 hp (105 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Built from 2001 to 2005.
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In the range
It sits between the 316i (116 hp) and the 320i (170 hp).
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Maintenance and records
Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Série 3 318i E46?
The N42B20 petrol engine (1 995 cc), 143 hp (105 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Série 3 318i?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the N42B20 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026