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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.75 OZS. 0.19 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.78 LBS. 0.8 KG R-134a For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 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 Rear Final Drive, 188K 1.27 QTS. 1.2 L S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Final Drive, 188L, 188LW 0.98 QTS. 0.92 L S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Final Drive, 215K 1.48 QTS. 1.4 L S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Final Drive, 215L, 215LW 1.27 QTS. 1.2 L S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Final Drive, 215N 1.22 QTS. 1.15 L S
Engine Coolant Standard Trans 10.56 QTS. 9.99 L Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil, MOBIL 1 SAE 5W-30 or MOBIL 1 SAE 5W-40 Part No. 07 51 0 017 866. S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L Reserve tank capacity: 2.0 gals. S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. S
Windshield Washer Fluid w/Headlamp Washer 5.30 QTS. 5.01 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 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze (according to manufacturer's recommendations). S