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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.30 OZS. 0.18 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.78 LBS. 0.8 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 10.57 QTS. 10 L Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil N/A N/A CASTROL TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic, or CASTROL Formula RS 10W-60 Synthetic Oil Start with 8.45 qts. Run until full operating temp is reached then check and top off. Never overfill above the MAX mark. If unable to obtain the recommended oil, use BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or MOBIL 1, use a synthetic oil with API rating of SH or higher. S
Fuel Tank N/A N/A S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.59 QTS. 1.5 L Manual Transmission Fluild LT2 (MTF LT2) S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A CHF 11S Fluid S
Windshield Washer Fluid 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