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BMW Z4 Fluid Capacities
Factory manual fluid capacities for the BMW Z4. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.
Last updated: 2026-11-01 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team
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2020-2024 BMW Z4: 1.22 LBS. (0.55 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
| Generation | Years | Top spec |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2024 | 2020-2024 | 1.22 LBS. (0.55 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used. |
| 2019 | 2019 | 1.22 LBS. (0.55 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used. |
| 2016 | 2016 | — PAG 46 Note: See Underhood Decal. |
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2020-2024 BMW Z4: 1.22 LBS. (0.55 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
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2020-2024
2020-2024Open 2020 manual
Air Cond Refrigerant1.22 LBS. (0.55 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.0L Eng)9.88 QTS. (9.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid 3 and Automatic Transmission 3+ can be mixed with each other. Note: The automatic transmissions have a extended oil filling. These transmissions require no oil change for their entire service life. The approved lifetime fluid must be used after repairs on the transmission or transmission oil cooler.
The lifetime oil must not be mixed with or replaced by other types of automatic transmission fluid as this will cause transmission failure.
Brake Fluid— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil— Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC)
Engine Coolant4.75 QTS. (4.49 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.86 QTS. (6.49 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+ 0W-20, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 461 988
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)9.80 QTS. (9.27 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid 3 and Automatic Transmission 3+ can be mixed with each other. Note: The automatic transmissions have a extended oil filling. These transmissions require no oil change for their entire service life. The approved lifetime fluid must be used after repairs on the transmission or transmission oil cooler.
The lifetime oil must not be mixed with or replaced by other types of automatic transmission fluid as this will cause transmission failure.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)5.55 QTS. (5.25 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+ 0W-20, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 461 988
Notes
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →The automatic transmissions have a extended oil filling. These transmissions require no oil change for their entire service life. The approved lifetime fluid must be used after repairs on the transmission or transmission oil cooler. The lifetime oil must not be mixed with or replaced by other types of automatic transmission fluid as this will cause transmission failure.
2019
2019Open 2019 manual
Air Cond Refrigerant1.22 LBS. (0.55 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
Automatic Transmission Fluid9.80 QTS. (9.27 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid 3 and Automatic Transmission 3+ can be mixed with each other. Note: The automatic transmissions have a extended oil filling. These transmissions require no oil change for their entire service life. The approved lifetime fluid must be used after repairs on the transmission or transmission oil cooler.
The lifetime oil must not be mixed with or replaced by other types of automatic transmission fluid as this will cause transmission failure.
Brake Fluid— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil— Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC)
Engine Coolant3.81 QTS. (3.6 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil5.55 QTS. (5.25 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+ 0W-20, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 461 988
Power Steering Fluid— BMW ATF D II or Pentosin CHF 11S (Vehicles with AFS or ARS are filled standard with Pentosin CHF 11S). Note: The oil reservoirs for hydraulic fluid are marked on the rim of the reservoir to show which type of oil grade can be used. ATF oil or Pentosin CHF oil.
Transfer Case Fluid0.75 QTS. (0.7 L) — BMW DTF 1
Notes
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →The automatic transmissions have a extended oil filling. These transmissions require no oil change for their entire service life. The approved lifetime fluid must be used after repairs on the transmission or transmission oil cooler. The lifetime oil must not be mixed with or replaced by other types of automatic transmission fluid as this will cause transmission failure.
- →The oil reservoirs for hydraulic fluid are marked on the rim of the reservoir to show which type of oil grade can be used. ATF oil or Pentosin CHF oil.
2016
2016Open 2016 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG 46 Note: See Underhood Decal.
Air Cond Refrigerant1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans)8.24 QTS. (7.79 L) — DCTF oil BMW DCTF-1
Brake Fluid— DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil— Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
Engine Coolant (Automatic DCT Trans)8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-01 FE Note: 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.
Fuel Tank
Manual Transmission Fluid1.59 QTS. (1.5 L) — Manual Gear Oil MTF-LT-3 Note: All vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and the N52, N54 engines require the MTFLT-3 long-term fluid. Refer to label on Transmission, if label is missing enter VIN number in EPC to acquire a new label with fluid description. MTF-LT-3 BMW P/N 22 0 409 878. No oil change required for the entire service life of these transmissions.
Windshield Washer FluidNote: 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.
Notes
- →See Underhood Decal.
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
- →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
- →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.
- →All vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and the N52, N54 engines require the MTFLT-3 long-term fluid. Refer to label on Transmission, if label is missing enter VIN number in EPC to acquire a new label with fluid description. MTF-LT-3 BMW P/N 22 0 409 878. No oil change required for the entire service life of these transmissions.
- →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.
2015
2015Open 2015 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil— PAG 46 Note: See Underhood Decal.
Air Cond Refrigerant1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans)8.24 QTS. (7.79 L) — DCTF oil BMW DCTF-1
Brake Fluid— DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil— Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
Engine Coolant (Automatic DCT Trans)8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — CASTROL Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30, MOBIL SAE 0W-40, PENNZOIL Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30, VALVOLINE SynPower SAE 5W-30 Note: The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which the vehicle is normally driven. BMW recommends BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) for regular scheduled engine oil changes.
Fuel Tank
Manual Transmission Fluid1.59 QTS. (1.5 L) — Manual Gear Oil MTF-LT-3 Note: All vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and the N52, N54 engines require the MTFLT-3 long-term fluid. Refer to label on Transmission, if label is missing enter VIN number in EPC to acquire a new label with fluid description. MTF-LT-3 BMW P/N 22 0 409 878. No oil change required for the entire service life of these transmissions.
Windshield Washer FluidNote: 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.
Notes
- →See Underhood Decal.
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
- →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
- →The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which the vehicle is normally driven. BMW recommends BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) for regular scheduled engine oil changes.
- →All vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and the N52, N54 engines require the MTFLT-3 long-term fluid. Refer to label on Transmission, if label is missing enter VIN number in EPC to acquire a new label with fluid description. MTF-LT-3 BMW P/N 22 0 409 878. No oil change required for the entire service life of these transmissions.
- →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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is this data from?
- Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
- What fluid capacities does a BMW Z4 use?
- 2020-2024 BMW Z4: 1.22 LBS. (0.55 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the BMW Z4?
- Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.
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Last updated: 2026-11-01