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Quick Lookups: Fluids

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 1.35 LBS. 0.61 KG R-134a 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 9.30 QTS. 8.8 L CASTROL TWS Motorsport SAE 10W-60 Synthetic, or CASTROL Formula RS 10W-60 Synthetic Oil 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 16.10 GALS. 60.94 L Includes: a reserve of 2.1 gal. S
Manual Transmission Fluid Standard Trans 1.59 QTS. 1.5 L Manual Transmission Fluild LT2 (MTF LT2) 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