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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
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
Engine Coolant N/A N/A Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil Diesel,Eng CD M57 7.71 QTS. 7.29 L CASTROL SLX Professional OE SAE 5W-30 Fully Synthetic BMW recommends BMW High Performance 5W-30 Diesel Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 037 195) for regular scheduled engine oil changes. S
Fuel Tank 22.40 GALS. 84.79 L Includes: a reserve of 2.1 gal. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 6.90 QTS. 6.52 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