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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.00 OZS. 0.17 L PAG 100 S
Air Cond Refrigerant N/A N/A R-134a For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". S
Automatic Transmission Fluid w/o Torque Converter 3.28 QTS. 3.1 L BMW Fluid 83 22 0 002 121 Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid w/Torque Converter 9.30 QTS. 8.8 L BMW Fluid 83 22 0 002 121 Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant w/Heater 8.90 QTS. 8.42 L Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil S
Fuel Tank 16.60 GALS. 62.83 L Reserve tank capacity: 2.1 gals. S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid (BMW Part No. 81 22 9 400 272) or PENTOSIN CHF 11S Fluid (BMW Part No. 83 29 0 429 576) The hydraulic fluid reservoirs and/or the reservoirs cap are marked to show which type of oil/fluid should be used; BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid or PENTOSIN CHF 11S. S
Windshield Washer Fluid w/Headlamp Washer 5.60 QTS. 5.29 L Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze (according to manufacturer's recommendations). Mix the washer fluid before adding it to the reservoir. S