BMW 3 Series 3 (1992-1999) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 3 Series 3 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for BMW 3 Series 3

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	25	18	M12x1.5 screws	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	25	18	M12x1.5 screws	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	80	59	First stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25UL
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	80	59	First stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25TUUL
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	50	37	Third stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25UL
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	50	37	Third stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25TUUL
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central screws	100	74	First stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25UL
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central screws	100	74	First stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25TUUL
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central screws	100	74	First stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25OL
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central screws	100	74	First stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25TUOL
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	100	74	First stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25OL
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	100	74	First stage	2.5L Diesel Engine M51D25TUOL

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