BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating |
|---|
| M3, 323i, 323is, 328i & 328is | (1) 75 |
| Z3 | 110 |
| 318i & 318is | 65 |
| 318ti | 50 |
| 528i | 70 |
| 540i | 90 |
| 740i, 740iL & 750iL | 110 |
| 840Ci & 850Ci | (2) 65 |
| (1) Convertible amp hour rating is 70. (2) Vehicle utilizes 2 trunk-mounted batteries. |
| (1) | Convertible amp hour rating is 70. |
| (2) | Vehicle utilizes 2 trunk-mounted batteries. |
4-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 5.3 Qts. (5.0L) |
| Cooling System | 6.1 Qts. (6.5L) |
| Manual Transmission (Dexron-II) (1) | 1.3 Qts. (1.2L) |
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III) (1) | 3.2 Qts. (3.0L) |
| Rear Axle (1) (2) | .95 Qt. (.9L) |
| (1) Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. (2) Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating. |
| (1) | Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. |
| (2) | Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating. |
4-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES
6-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) |
| M3 | 6.3 Qts. (6.0L) |
| Z3, 323is, 323i, 328i, 328is & 528i | 6.8 Qts. (6.5L) |
| Cooling System |
| M3, Z3 & 528i | 11.6 Qts. (11.0L) |
| 328i, 328is, 323i & 323is | 11.0 Qts. (10.4L) |
| Manual Transmission (Dexron-II) (1) | 1.3 Qts. (1.2L) |
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III) (1) | 3.2 Qts. (3.0L) |
| Rear Axle (1) (2) | 1.8 Qts. (1.7L) |
| (1) Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. (2) Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating. |
| (1) | Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. |
| (2) | Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating. |
6-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES
V8 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 8.0 Qts. (7.5L) |
| Cooling System | 13.0 Qts. (12.5L) |
| Manual Transmission (Dexron-II) (1) | 1.3 Qts. (1.2L) |
| Auto. Transmission (Shell LA 2634) (1) | 6.0 Qts. (5.7L) |
| Rear Axle (1) (2) |
| 540i | 1.8 Qts. (1.7L) |
| 740i, 740iL & 840Ci | 2.0 Qts. (1.9L) |
| (1) Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. (2) Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating. |
| (1) | Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. |
| (2) | Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating. |
FLUID CAPACITIES (V12)
| Application | Quantity |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) | 8.5 Qts. (8.0L) |
| Cooling System (2) | 13.7 Qts. (13.0L) |
| Automatic Transmission (2) (4) | 6.0 Qts. (5.7L) |
| Rear Axle (2) (4) | 2.0 Qts. (1.9L) |
| (1) Use BMW 5W-30 High Performance Synthetic Oil. (2) Quantity is approximate. (3) Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. (4) Manufacturer recommends synthetic final drive oil. On models without multi-plate limited-slip differential, or with viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 9 407 768). On models without viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 1 470 080). |
| (1) | Use BMW 5W-30 High Performance Synthetic Oil. |
| (2) | Quantity is approximate. |
| (3) | Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary. |
| (4) | Manufacturer recommends synthetic final drive oil. On models without multi-plate limited-slip differential, or with viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 9 407 768). On models without viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 1 470 080). |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
Service and inspection intervals are indicated by OIL SERVICE and INSPECTION lights on instrument panel. As number of lit Green lights decreases, vehicle approaches service interval. If Yellow light and either OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION lights comes on, vehicle has reached service interval. If Red light comes on, vehicle has exceeded service interval.
| Component | Interval |
|---|
| Air Filter | 40,000 Miles |
| Brake Fluid | 24 Months |
| Clutch Fluid | 24 Months |
| Coolant | 24 Months |
| Fuel Filter | 40,000 Miles |
| Oil & Oil Filter | 10,000 Miles |
| Oxygen Sensor | 100,000 Miles |
| Spark Plugs | 60,000 Miles |
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (APPROXIMATE)
