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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 1.20 LBS. 0.54 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD GS7D36SG N/A N/A BMW DCT Oil 1 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant 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 CASTROL Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30, MOBIL SAE 0W-40, PENNZOIL Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30, VALVOLINE SynPower SAE 5W-30 The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which the vehicle is normally driven. BMW recommends BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) for regular scheduled engine oil changes. S
Fuel Tank 16.10 GALS. 60.94 L Includes: a reserve of 2.1 gal. S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.59 QTS. 1.5 L 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 Washers 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