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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 5.00 OZS. 0.14 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.30 LBS. 0.58 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil N/A N/A Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. S
Engine Coolant w/Heater 6.30 QTS. 5.96 L Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 5.80 QTS. 5.48 L CASTROL TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic oil, or CASTROL Formula RS 10W-60 Sythetic oil. BMW Part No. 07 51 0 009 420. S
Fuel Tank 16.60 GALS. 62.83 L Reserve tank capacity: 2.1 gals. S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Fluid change at the 1200 Mile Service, then 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