Complete digital official shop manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the 1996-2013 BMW 323i/323is/323Ci. Diagnostic and repair procedures are covered in great detail to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore your vehicle like a professional mechanic in local service/repair workshop. This cost-effective quality manual is 100% complete and intact as should be without any missing pages. It is the same factory shop manual used by dealers that guaranteed to be fully functional to save your precious time.

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323i: 1996-2000 2006-2013
323is: 1996-1999
323Ci: 2000

EXCERPT:
2011 BMW 323i
ENGINE Engine - Repair
ENGINE, GENERAL
00 DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures
Do not induce vomiting.
If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.
If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Punch engine numbers at marked surface with number punch.
Magnesium crankcase with sticker
M47/M47TU/M47T2
Fig. 1: Identifying M47 / M47TU / M47T2
M57/M57TU/M57T2
Fig. 2: Identifying M57 / M57TU / M57T2
M67/M67TU
Fig. 5: Identifying M52 / M52TU Engine
M54
Fig. 6: Identifying M54 Engine
M56
Fig. 7: Identifying M56 Engine
N40/N45/N45T/N43
Fig. 8: Identifying N40 / N45 / N45T / N43 Engine
N42/N46/N46T
Fig. 9: Identifying N42 / N46 / N46T Engine
N51/N52/N52K/N52T/N53/N54/N55
Fig. 10: Identifying N51 / N52 / N52K / N52T / N53 / N54 / N55 Engine
N62/N62TU
Fig. 11: Identifying N62 / N62TU Engine
N73
Fig. 12: Identifying N73 Engine
S54
Fig. 13: Identifying S54 Engine
S85/S65
Fig. 14: Identifying S85 / S65 Engine
W10/W11
Fig. 15: Identifying W10 / W11 Engine
N12/N14/N16/N18
Fig. 16: Identifying N12 / N14 / N16/ N18 Engine
W17
Fig. 17: Identifying W17 Engine
Assemble engine.
11 00... ENGINE OIL SERVICE (N52K)
Notes: WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.
Protect belt drive against dirt.
Cover with suitable materials.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
IMPORTANT: Carry out the engine oil service only when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.
Checking and drop-off times (at least 10 minutes) must be observed.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
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BMW 323i/323is/323Ci 1996-2013 Workshop Repair & Service Manual