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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.30 LBS. 0.58 KG R-134a For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD GA6HP19Z 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. S
Engine Coolant Automatic Trans 8.87 QTS. 8.39 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 Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 Part No. 07 51 0 017 866. S
Fuel Tank 16.10 GALS. 60.94 L Reserve tank capacity: 2.1 gals. S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Manual Transmission Fluild LT3 (MTF LT3) All vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and the N52, N54 engines require the MTFLT-3 long-term fluid. Refer to label on Transmission, if label is missing enter VIN number in EPC to acquire a new label with fluid description. MTF-LT-3 BMW P/N 22 0 409 878. No oil change required for the entire service life of these transmissions. 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 6.30 QTS. 5.96 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