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2017 BMW 340i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 340i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 BMW 340i is EPA-rated at 21/32/25 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy21/32/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428583896. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/45R18; REAR: P255/40R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.0; OPTIONAL: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428583896 alt 11428583897
Engine air filter	13718632502
Spark plug	12120040551
Battery	61217635788 alt 61217555719
Front wiper blades	61615A43585
Cabin air filter	64116821995 alt 64119237555

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.3 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	56.3 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3545 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	21 / 32 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	96 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 340i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.7–5.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.70 sec — 2016 Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	Sedan 3.0L Turbo I-6	4.70 sec	13.30 sec	320 hp	RWD
2016	Sedan 3.0L Turbo I-6	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	320 hp	RWD
2016	xDrive Sedan 3.0L Turbo I-6	4.90 sec	13.30 sec	320 hp	AWD
2016	Sedan 3.0L Turbo I-6	5.10 sec	13.60 sec	320 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	16.0 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)	33.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Gap	Not adjustable in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.19-1.23 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	760 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	94R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 120 degrees. Step 3: Replace Screws

30 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	13mm size head bolts	22 ft. lbs
2	13mm size head bolts	37 ft. lbs
3	13mm size head bolts	90 degrees
4	13mm size head bolts	90 degrees
5	13mm size head bolts	90 degrees
6	13mm size head bolts	90 degrees
7	11mm size head bolts	22 ft. lbs
8	11mm size head bolts	90 degrees
9	11mm size head bolts	90 degrees
10	11mm size head bolts	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	70 degrees; Diesel engines; NS	70 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Body Water Drains · Underbody · Brake Line · Tire Repair Kit Sealant · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System