BMW 3 1992 User Manual

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FUNDAMENTALS FOR
THE DO-ITYOURSELF OWNER
Fig . 19 . Instaf rear tow lug into threaded hole .
if absolutely necessary, cars with automatic transmissions
can
be towed
with the
rear wheels on the ground, butthe tow
should not exceed 25 miles (40 km), at speeds at or below 30
mph (35 km/h) . Be sure the transmission fluid has been topped
off before starting the tow . Always tow thecar with the transmis-
sion lever in "N" (neutral) . If the tow must exceed 25 miles (40
km), add one quart of ATF to the transmission, or better yet, re-
move the driveshaft . Be sure to drain or pump outthe added flu-
id once
the tow
has been completed .
NOTE-
" ATF draining and filling is covered in 240 Automatic
Transmission .
" Driveshaft removal is covered in 260 Driveshaft .
EMERGENCIES
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Spare
Parts Kit
Carrying a basic set of spare parts can prevent a
minor
breakdown from turning into a major annoyance .
Many of the
following items won't allow you todo
major repair work on the
car, but they will help in the
event of the failure of something that
can disable
the
car
or compromise its safety .
Spare Parts Kit - Basic Contents
" Drive belt (V-belt or poly-ribbed)
" Engine oil (one or two quarts)
" Engine coolant (1 gallon of premixed 50/50
anti-freeze
and water)
" Fuse assortment
(7 .5A, 10A, 15A, 20A)
" Radiator hoses (upper and lower)
Spare Parts Kit - Additional Contents
" Exterior lighting bulbs (headlight, brakelight, turn signal,
and taillight)
" Wiper biades
"
Brake fluid
(new unopened bottle, DOT 4 specification)
" Main relay for DME system

BMW 3 1992 Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	3 1992
Category	Automobile
Language	English