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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 5.40 OZS. 0.15 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.54 LBS. 0.69 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD GA6HP26Z 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
Diesel Exhaust Fluid 4.15 GALS. 15.7 L BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Alternativelt: NOx reduction agent AUS32 Approximate capacity. S
Differential Gear Oil N/A N/A Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil. S
Engine Coolant Eng CD M57 10.99 QTS. 10.4 L Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil 3.0L Eng,Eng CD M57 w/Filter 8.00 QTS. 7.57 L BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 S
Fuel Tank N/A N/A 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
Transfer Case Fluid N/A N/A 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