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Brakes - Operating Fluids: Maintenance BMW X6 E71

2.0 Handling Brake Fluids

Brake fluids could be mixed up accidentally with mineral oil products so it is important to leave them in their original containers and not pour them into a different container.

CAUTIONIf brake fluid accidentally comes into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water immediately. Eyes should be thoroughly flushed with cold water if contacted by brake fluid. Vomiting should be induced if brake fluid is internally consumed and a physician should be consulted.

If brake fluid is spilled or drips on a painted surface, wash it off with water immediately to prevent damage to the paint finish. Never rub it off. Brake fluids should not have contact with grease or oil. Wash hands to remove grease and oil before working with brake fluids. Also make sure that grease cannot enter the brake system.

Drained brake fluid must never be discarded in the garbage, oil disposal tanks or water drains.

Read instructions on container label prior to use.

3.0 BMW Tested And Approved Brake Fluids

BMW Tested and Approved DOT 4 ESL Brake Fluid is available as follows

12 fl. oz. bottleBMW Part No. 81 22 0 142 156
1 gallon containerBMW Part No. 81 22 0 142 155

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4.0 Brake Fluid Change Intervals

All Models Brake fluid change interval every 2 years.

Anti-Squeak/Corrosion Paste

Bostik NEVER-SEEZ® to prevent disc brake squeaking. It is applied on cleaned recesses, pressure surfaces of piston crowns, brake pad backplates and possibly transfer plates-but not on friction liners.

To prevent corrosion between the ABS impulse sensor and the hole in the wheel suspension component, apply a thin coat of Bostik NEVER-SEEZ® to cleaned sensor and hole before assembly.

Bostik NEVER-SEEZ®Part No. NSBT-16

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