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Description
About the BMW 318i Battery
The battery supplies the power to start the BMW 318i and steadies the electrical system. This is a 12V lead-acid battery, around 60 to 70 Ah and 500 to 700 CCA, in the Group 48/49 size range. The 318i was sold in the US as the E30 (1984 to 1991) and the E36 (1992 to 1998); the battery group size differs by generation, so confirm yours by VIN.
An honest note: a car battery is a consumable with a limited service life. A used battery has degraded capacity and unknown remaining life, and it is backed only by the standard 15 day warranty, so for a battery a new unit is usually the better choice. When you install it, work with the vehicle off, protect the terminals, and recycle the old battery. (For the listing itself: there is a duplicate 318i battery page that should be consolidated.)
What To Confirm
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Generation | E30 or E36, by VIN. |
| Group Size | Group 48/49 or your spec. |
| New vs Used | New recommended for a battery. |
Things to Confirm Before Ordering
Your generation: E30 (1984 to 1991) or E36 (1992 to 1998), by VIN
Your battery group size
Terminal layout and hold-down
That you have considered a new battery
What Is Included, What Is Not Included
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The used battery as confirmed for your 318i (note the consumable caveat). |
| NOT INCLUDED | Hold-down, terminals, and cables, unless confirmed at order. |
| Tools You Need | Basic hand tools; work with the vehicle off and recycle the old battery. |
Vehicle Compatibility
This BMW 318i battery is offered for the following:
| Vehicle | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| BMW 318i (E30) | 1984 to 1991, confirm group size by VIN |
| BMW 318i (E36) | 1992 to 1998, confirm group size by VIN |
This battery is offered for the BMW 318i (E30 and E36). Group size differs by generation, so confirm yours by VIN. Because a battery is a consumable, a new unit is recommended over a used one. We disclose the donor details before shipping.
Fitment Assistance
Not sure which battery you need? Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN. Our team confirms the generation and group size, and can advise on a new battery for a consumable like this.
Condition and Inspection
Quality control for this part includes:
Generation and group size confirmed by VIN
Voltage and cranking checked where possible
Case and terminals inspected
Consumable caveat disclosed up front
What is included confirmed with you before shipping
This is a used battery. We confirm the generation and group size by VIN and check voltage and cranking where possible, but a battery is a consumable with limited remaining life, so we are upfront that a new battery is usually the better choice.
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