Target Audience:
BMW owners with basic mechanical skills, independent automotive service professionals, and enthusiasts seeking in-depth knowledge for maintenance and repair.
Content Highlights:
Step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications. Vehicle-specific, not generic. Offers savings on repairs.
Benefit To Owner:
Empowers owners to perform maintenance and repairs, understand vehicle systems, and communicate knowledgeably with technicians, potentially saving significant costs.
Primary Coverage:
Comprehensive Service, Repair, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance
Specific Systems Listed:
General Information, Engine Mechanical, Engine Electrical, Emission Control, Fuel System, Clutch System, Manual Transaxle, Automatic Transaxle, Driveshaft and Axle, Suspension System, Steering System, Restraint System, Brake System, Body (Interior & Exterior), Body Electrical System, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Estimated Page Count:
Likely several hundred pages, typical for a full workshop manual covering this range of vehicles and systems. Specific count not provided in product info.
Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Engine Mechanical:
Detailed breakdown of engine components, disassembly, assembly, inspection, and repair procedures. Includes timing, valve train, pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, cylinder heads, blocks, and more.
Engine Electrical:
Covers ignition system, starter motor, alternator, engine sensors, engine control unit (ECU) diagnostics, and wiring diagrams.
Fuel System:
Details on fuel injection systems (likely Bosch Motronic), fuel pumps, injectors, fuel pressure regulators, and evaporative emission control (EVAP).
Drivetrain Transmission:
Covers both manual (Getrag) and automatic (ZF) transmissions, including clutch system, driveshafts, CV joints, and differential.
Suspension Steering Brakes:
Comprehensive coverage of front and rear suspension components, steering gear, power steering system, hydraulic brake system, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), and parking brake.
Body And Comfort:
Interior and exterior body panel repair, door mechanisms, window regulators, seating, HVAC system diagnosis and repair, and dashboard components.
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes (oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid), filter replacement, spark plug service, belt replacement.
Repair And Rebuild:
Step-by-step instructions for complete engine rebuilds, transmission overhauls, brake system repairs, suspension component replacement, electrical troubleshooting, and bodywork.
Diagnostics And Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common faults, symptom-based troubleshooting guides, identification of error codes (if applicable), and wiring schematics for pinpointing electrical issues.
Depth:
Full Workshop Level. Designed for professional mechanics and serious DIY enthusiasts, offering in-depth technical detail, factory specifications, and procedures equivalent to authorized BMW service departments.
Readability:
Viewable on PC, Mac, smartphones, and e-readers.
Printability:
Yes, individual pages are printable.
Binding:
N/A (Digital PDF format)
Paper Quality:
N/A (Digital PDF format, but implies printable on standard paper).
Common Engines E34:
M20 (2.5L inline-6), M30 (3.0L, 3.5L inline-6), M40 (1.8L inline-4, early models), M50 (2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L inline-6 VANOS/non-VANOS), M52 (2.0L, 2.5L, 2.8L inline-6), S38 (3.6L, 3.8L inline-6 M-Power)
Example Performance:
Varies by engine: e.g., 525i (M50B25) ~189 hp, 535i (M30B34) ~208 hp, M540i (M60B40) ~282 hp.
Injection Type:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), typically Bosch Motronic systems.
ECU Systems:
Various Bosch Motronic ECUs depending on engine and year (e.g., M1.3, M2.1, M2.3, M2.5, M2.7).
Manual Availability:
Yes, manual transmissions were widely available, often 5-speed Getrag units (e.g., Getrag 260).
Automatic Availability:
Yes, automatic transmissions were standard on many models or optional, typically 4-speed ZF units (e.g., ZF 4HP22).
Transmission Fluid:
Requires specific ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) for automatic transmissions (e.g., Dexron-III or equivalent). Manual transmissions use gear oil (e.g., GL-4 or GL-5).
Crash Test Info:
While specific ratings for this era are harder to find by modern standards, the E34 was known for its robust chassis and safety features for its time. Not directly covered in manual, but the manual details the systems.
Features:
Driver and passenger front airbags (standard on later models), seatbelt pretensioners, crumple zones, reinforced passenger cell.
Features:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) was available and standard on many higher-trim models.
Audio Systems:
Factory radio/cassette systems, optional CD players. Available premium sound systems (e.g., Bavaria C, Professional RDS).
ABS:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) available and standard on many models, providing enhanced braking control.
HVAC System:
Automatic climate control (ECC - Electronic Climate Control) on many models, manual climate control also available. Comprehensive HVAC repair information is included.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 7,500 to 10,000 miles (12,000 to 16,000 km) or annually, depending on driving conditions and oil quality. Manual provides exact factory recommendations.
Engine Oil Specification:
Varies by engine, but commonly BMW Longlife-01 (LL-01) or LL-98 specification synthetic oils in SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, or 5W-40. Manual specifies exact viscosity and API/ACEA ratings.
Coolant Specification:
BMW Blue Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent ethylene glycol based coolant with corrosion inhibitors. Manual will specify the exact BMW part number or type.
Common Faults:
Potential issues include coolant expansion tank leaks, vacuum line degradation, rear shock mount wear, ABS sensor failures, fuel pump issues, and window regulator failures. Manual helps diagnose and repair these.
Oil Filter:
Part numbers vary by engine. For example, many M20/M30 engines use a cartridge-style filter. Manual will provide specific part numbers for each engine variant.
Bmw Philosophy:
BMW's commitment to 'The Ultimate Driving Machine,' emphasizing performance, handling, and driver engagement.
E34 Positioning:
The E34 generation represented a significant evolution in the 5 Series line, blending luxury, performance, and advanced technology for its era, succeeding the E28 and preceding the E39.
Manufacturing Locations:
Primarily manufactured in Germany.
