All BMW 318i engines have a timing chain and are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the BMW 318i.
BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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1991 - 1998, 1983 - 1985 | 1.8L, 1.9L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
1998 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1998 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1998 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.9L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1997 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1997 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1997 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.9L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1996 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1996 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1996 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.9L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1995 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1995 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1995 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1994 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1994 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1994 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1993 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1993 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1993 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1992 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1992 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1992 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1991 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1991 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1991 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1985 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1985 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1985 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1984 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1984 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1984 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1983 BMW 318i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1983 BMW 318i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1983 BMW 318i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to
maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt
failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should
be routinely inspected.
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