BMW E36 · Q&A
Owner questions, answered
10 questions from E36 owners, each answered by MrE36 and free to read. Newest first.
- My E36 temperature gauge never reaches the middle on the motorway and the heater is weak. Is it the thermostat?
- How do I change the spark plugs on an M52, and what torque and gap do they take?
- Where does an E36 rust? What should I look at before buying one?
- My E36 air conditioning blows warm. What do I check, and in what order?
- Is rear subframe cracking a real problem on the E36, and how do I check my car for it?
- E36 cranks but will not start, in what order should I check things?
- What engine oil and how much for an E36 328i M52 oil change?
- Driver window dropped into the door on my E36 coupe and I can still hear the motor running. Regulator or motor?
- Rattle like marbles in a can on cold start on my M52 328i, it fades when warm. Is the VANOS failing and is it urgent?
- My E36 328i overheats when crawling in traffic but is fine on the highway. What should I check first?