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BMW 318The BMW 318i was sold in the USA in early 1983 as an E30 and used the 1.8 litre engine that was highly successful in Europe. The 318 came with a 5 speed manual transmission or a 4 speed automatic. The car was equipped with front disc and rear drum brakes. BMW in mid 1992 released the 318 under the E36 chassis. The early BMW 318 did not capture the US consumer as it was a very small car with minimal power. The car was quickly replaced by the BMW 325e.

Tune Up and Maintenance - The 318 cam is driven by a timing chain and needs very little in the way of engine maintenance. The basics for the 318i include the semi annual tune up that should include the distributor cap & rotor, spark plugs, air & fuel filter. Be sure to check the Spark Plug wires for any indication of carbon tracking or cross firing. If the wires are brittle, the best bet is to replace them with an OE set of Bosch or Bremi Ignition Wires. The valves are mechanically adjusted and do require periodic attention. The rockers and shafts do wear out after 120K miles and may need a cylinder head overhaul.
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Brakes - When it is time to replace the brakes be sure to replace both rotors at the same time. Do not turn the OE brake rotors as they will lose their hardness and will in most cases be undersize. We recommend replacing the brake pads with a set of PBR Deluxe, as they stop very well with no noise and minimal dust.

Suspension – The 318 in some cases is over 20 years old and the shocks and struts need to be replaced. The best stock replacements would be the BOGE or the Sachs replacement struts. An upgraded shock would be a Bilstien or a Koni.

DriveTrain – The driveshaft on the 318 has what is called a Guibo joint and a center support bearing. The Guibo is a rubber flex disk between the transmission and the front of the driveshaft that wears out causing vibration in the driveshaft.

BimmerClub Forums has the latest BMW 318i information on repair and maintenance.

Popular 318 Parts

SKU: EIB.90.3.30.002.1
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Eibach Pro Spacer - *30mm - * 30mm - Eibach Pro Spacers (PAIR)
Wheel Bolt Pattern 5x120
Wheel Hub Center 72.5

System Type: 3
- Spacer disc with bolt on system
- Hub-Centric with centering hub
- Fastening by using spacer bolts (included in kit) and original wheel bolts (not included)

Eibach has created a complete line of wheel spacers to give your car the added perfomance and styling. The Eibach Pro Spacers are designed to give your vehicle a wider and more stable stance. With the correct Eibach Pro-Spacers, your vehicle takes on a more aggressive look, with the wheels and tires filling the wheel arches exactly the way they should. Installing Eibach Pro-Spacers is a simple bolt-on procedure. if you can change a tire, you can install a set of Eibach Pro-Spacers.

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Fits the following BMW 318 submodels
  • 1995 BMW 318i Base L4 1.8L
SKU: BOS.1609969.5132
Price: $71.25
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See note! - 380mm
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  • 1995 BMW 318ti
SKU: BOS.1603200.4152
Price: $116.67
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Core: $92.00
Reman. - See Note - 1.4 Kw - SR0445X : If the vehicle calls for the SR0445X which is built without threads in the drive end, either unit with or without threads can be used ; If the vehicle calls for the drive end with threads, only SR0448X should be used.
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  • 1992 BMW 318i
SKU: ATE.1605552.1836
Price: $176.79
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  • 1997 BMW 318i
SKU: OES.1616175.10457
Price: $49.58
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  • 1997 BMW 318is
SKU: SAC.1605935.7584
Price: $144.42
List Price: $276.06
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Position: Front Right
w/ M Sports Suspension
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  • 1997 BMW 318is
SKU: OES.1608631.4856
Price: $106.30
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  • 1991 BMW 318is
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