Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E36/7 – E36/8 · 1997–2000
BMW Z3 2.8 E36/7 – E36/8 · 193 hp (1997 to 2000)
The BMW Z3 2.8 of the E36/7 – E36/8 generation uses the M52B28 petrol engine with 193 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 193 PS / 142 kW
- Displacement
- 2 793 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M52B28
- Period covered
- 1997–2000
- 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
193 hp (142 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Built from 1997 to 2000.
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In the range
It sits between the 2.2i (170 hp) and the 3.0i (231 hp).
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Maintenance and records
Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Z3 2.8 E36/7 – E36/8?
The M52B28 petrol engine (2 793 cc), 193 hp (142 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Z3 2.8?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M52B28 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026