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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 1.21 LBS. 0.54 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 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
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 M40i High Temperature Coolant Circuit 11.85 QTS. 11.21 L G48 Blue Coolant for vehicle production before 7-1-2018. Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor for vehicle production after 7-1-2018 S
Engine Coolant M40i LowTemperature Coolant Circuit 5.07 QTS. 4.79 L G48 Blue Coolant for vehicle production before 7-1-2018. Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor for vehicle production after 7-1-2018 S
Engine Oil 3.0L Eng w/Filter 6.87 QTS. 6.5 L BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 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