Hi there, just owned E46 318i lifestyle edition.

[ms_chyril]

Hi community,I just bought used E46 318i lifestyle edition.So need some advise on what to do when get the keys (in-term of maintenance and preventive).Also, what the fuel capacity for full tank?Appreciated for the comments.Thank You.

 

[krsna86]

Hi Chyril,

Since your 318i is a lifestyle, i believe its a 2.0 6 potter. Send the car for full diagnostics checks if u have not done so while buying..if your mech gives you all clear, then just do your normal service, oil change, filter change etc...Full tank is 65L.

 

[wingzee]

Hi Chyril,

Since your 318i is a lifestyle, i believe its a 2.0 6 potter. Send the car for full diagnostics checks if u have not done so while buying..if your mech gives you all clear, then just do your normal service, oil change, filter change etc...Full tank is 65L.

318i should be a 4 potter N42. Lifestyle edition means last batch of E46 2004/2005, comes with all the bells and whistles such as auto lights/wiper, electric seats and rear blinds.

 

[gendong]

Congrats on your purchase!! Come and join us for TT tomorrow nite at MMZ Bkt Jelutong 930pm onwards(since ur in Shah Alam anyway). Lots of e46 owners around to share experience.

On what to do, depends on the condition of the car. Normally owners would change engine oil and filters first, check for leaks visually (on engine and on the floor) etc etc.... and send to a reputable mech, and ask him to do a visual check on the engine, body, tires etc...... our tank capacity is 55 liters....i think...

anyway....enjoy ur ride!!

 

[krsna86]

318i should be a 4 potter N42. Lifestyle edition means last batch of E46 2004/2005, comes with all the bells and whistles such as auto lights/wiper, electric seats and rear blinds.

Ahh, thanks for pointing that out bro..i always thought the 2.0 was a 6 potter. My bad...pai se

 

[Strider74]

As gendong says,
Picts of your ride would be nice.

Go through the previous owners records if any, see what hv been changed recently (1 ~2 years ago)

Check also ,
Cooling system, hoses, radiator and expansion tank.
mountings , bushings, undercarriage.
brake system, fluids, hoses, pads

good to have another e46 in da club.

 

[ms_chyril]

Hi all,

Thanks for comments. Anyway MMZ bkt jelutong is my port too for vaperz club..ok..i miss that date..
I've planned to sent to diagnosis this Sunday but not sure where is batter. My friend have suggest at monterrez. If at glenmarie which workshop is batter>?
Bcoz i experience some problem on my new toy..sometimes gear not engaged to next step if in slow condition. Now i'm a bit worried and thinking of flying $$$..heheh..

 

[tweiboon]

Hi all,

Thanks for comments. Anyway MMZ bkt jelutong is my port too for vaperz club..ok..i miss that date..
I've planned to sent to diagnosis this Sunday but not sure where is batter. My friend have suggest at monterrez. If at glenmarie which workshop is batter>?
Bcoz i experience some problem on my new toy..sometimes gear not engaged to next step if in slow condition. Now i'm a bit worried and thinking of flying $$$..heheh..

Which gear not engaged ? The top gear not engaged or other gear not engaged ?

 

[ms_chyril]

318i should be a 4 potter N42. Lifestyle edition means last batch of E46 2004/2005, comes with all the bells and whistles such as auto lights/wiper, electric seats and rear blinds.

Hi wingzee,
Sorry..what is 4 potter, what is 6 potter? did you meant cylinder?

 

[ms_chyril]

Which gear not engaged ? The top gear not engaged or other gear not engaged ?

hmm...maybe 3 to 4..

 

[gendong]

n42 engine has 4 cylinders