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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
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 9.08 QTS. 8.59 L BMW Transmission Oil DCTF 2 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A BMW brake fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 1.05 QTS. 0.99 L BMW Rear Differential Fluid MSP/A BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 9.00 QTS. 8.51 L BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-01 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
Engine Oil w/o Filter 8.50 QTS. 8.04 L BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-01 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
Manual Transmission Fluid Oil Capacity for refilling or exchange transmission 1.70 QTS. 1.6 L Manual Gear Oil MTF-LT-3 BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221. S
Manual Transmission Fluid w/Oil Cooler 2.32 QTS. 2.19 L Manual Gear Oil MTF-LT-3 BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221. 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