Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E36/7 – E36/8 · 1996–1999
BMW Z3 1.9 E36/7 – E36/8 · 140 hp (1996 to 1999)
The BMW Z3 1.9 of the E36/7 – E36/8 generation uses the M44B19 petrol engine with 140 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 140 PS / 103 kW
- Displacement
- 1 895 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- M44B19
- Period covered
- 1996–1999
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
- Automatic · 4 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
140 hp (103 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Built from 1996 to 1999.
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In the range
It sits between the 1.9i (118 hp) and the 2.0 (150 hp).
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Maintenance and records
Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Z3 1.9 E36/7 – E36/8?
The M44B19 petrol engine (1 895 cc), 140 hp (103 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Z3 1.9?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M44B19 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026