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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil N/A N/A See Underhood Decal. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.88 LBS. 0.85 KG R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 8.98 QTS. 8.49 L Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A BMW brake fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle N/A N/A Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988. S
Engine Coolant 9.62 QTS. 9.1 L Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor S
Engine Oil w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity. S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L 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