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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil N/A N/A PAG 46 See Underhood Decal. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 0.98 LBS. 0.44 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6HP26 10.04 QTS. 9.5 L SHELL M-1375.4 BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil N/A N/A Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil. S
Engine Coolant 4.8L Eng 15.21 QTS. 14.39 L Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil 4.8L Eng w/Filter 8.50 QTS. 8.04 L SAE 5W-40 and SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.59 QTS. 1.5 L Some manual transmission are filled with Castrol "MTF-LT-2" long term fluid. This fluid has the same properties as the "MTF-LT-1". The MTF-LT-1 may be mixed and/or substituted for the manual transmission fluid. 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
Transfer Case Fluid w/NV125 N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III S
Transfer Case Fluid w/X-Drive Transfer Case N/A N/A TF0870 S
Windshield Washer Fluid w/Headlamp Washer 8.20 QTS. 7.76 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
Windshield Washer Fluid w/o Headlamp Washer N/A N/A 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