The service and repair manual for the 2008 BMW 328xi — the 3.0L I6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 152 complaints · 13 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 328xi manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 544
- Engine Performance 22,166
- Accessories & Equipment 5,248
- General Information 1,686
- Body & Frame 2,617
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 132
- Brakes 194
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 280
- Restraints 506
- Drivelines & Axles 874
- Steering 390
- Electrical 4,244
- Suspension 1,136
- Engine Mechanical 793
- Transmission 860
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 328xi
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 152 complaints and BMW has issued 13 technical service bulletins for the 2008 328xi. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 328xi manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 328xi?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2008 328xi problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 328xi, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2008 328xi wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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