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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual REPAIRS & OVERHAUL
Engine and Associated Systems
In-car engine repair procedures  Page 2A•1
General engine overhaul procedures Page2B•1
Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Page3•1
Fuel

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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual 0•6Safety First!
Working on your car can be dangerous.
This page shows just some of the potential
risks and hazards, with the aim of creating a
safety-conscious attitude.
General hazards
Scalding
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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual 0•8Roadside Repairs
Jacking and wheel
changing
The jack supplied with the vehicle should
be used only for raising the vehicle when
changing a tyre or placing axle stands under
the frame. 
Warning:Ne

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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual 1
Engine
Oil filter
M10 engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion C121
M20 engines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual Maintenance schedule
The following maintenance intervals are based on the assumption
that the vehicle owner will be doing the maintenance or service work,
as opposed to having a dealer service departm

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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual 1•6Maintenance and Servicing
Front underbody view of  a UK model 318i
(1988)
1  Radiator
2  Engine oil drain plug
3  Front suspension control arm (left-hand 
side)
4  Front anti-roll bar
5  Clutch s

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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual 1 Introduction 
This Chapter is designed to help the home
mechanic maintain his or her vehicle with the
goals of maximum performance, economy,
safety and reliability in mind. Included is a
master main

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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual engine damage. Conversely, overfilling the
engine (adding oil above the upper mark) may
cause oil-fouled spark plugs, oil leaks, or oil
seal failures. 
6To add oil, remove the filler cap located on
th

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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual inhibitors wear out, so it must be renewed at
the specified intervals.
Brake and clutch fluid
Warning: Brake fluid can harm
your eyes and damage painted
surfaces, so use extreme caution
when handling

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BMW 5 SERIES 1989 E34 Workshop Manual Cartridge-type oil filter
17Some models are equipped with a
cartridge-type oil filter. Unscrew the bolt,
remove the cover, and lift the filter out (see
illustrations).
18Compare the new cartridge with
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