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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 6.80 OZS. 0.2 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.63 LBS. 0.73 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant Standard Trans N/A N/A Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil or MOBIL 1 SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 S
Fuel Tank N/A N/A S
Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A Manual Transmission Fluild LT3 (MTF LT3) S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A CHF 11S Fluid S
Transfer Case Fluid Change,w/X-Drive Transfer Case 0.74 QTS. 0.7 L TF0870 S
Transfer Case Fluid Fill,w/X-Drive Transfer Case 0.85 QTS. 0.8 L TF0870 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