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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 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 10.57 QTS. 10 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 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L 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
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