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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.32 LBS. 0.59 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 9.30 QTS. 8.8 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 High Temperature Coolant Circuit 11.94 QTS. 11.29 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 Coolant LowTemperature Coolant Circuit 4.33 QTS. 4.09 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 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 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