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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil N/A N/A PAG 46 See Underhood Decal for oil capacity. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.54 LBS. 0.69 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 Transmission and Torque Converter drained 9.19 QTS. 8.69 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 Front Axle 0.63 QTS. 0.59 L Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020 S
Engine Coolant 17.75 QTS. 16.79 L Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts). S
Engine Oil w/Filter 10.00 QTS. 9.46 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
Windshield Washer Fluid w/Headlamp Washers 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