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2016 Bmw I3 Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016-2018 (2016-2018).
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Air Cond Compressor Oil
— Refrigerant oil 1 Note: BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 724. This oil (Refrigerant oil 1) may not be mixed with refrigerant oil Sanden SP-A2.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
0.53 QTS. (0.5 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218).
Brake Fluid
— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
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
4.54 QTS. (4.29 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil
2.75 QTS. (2.6 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20
Notes
- →BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 724. This oil (Refrigerant oil 1) may not be mixed with refrigerant oil Sanden SP-A2.
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
- →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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- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Bmw I3?
- The 2016 Bmw I3 fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: — Refrigerant oil 1 Note: BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 724. This oil (Refrigerant oil 1) may not be mixed with refrigerant oil Sanden SP-A2., Automatic Transmission Fluid: 0.53 QTS. (0.5 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218)., Brake Fluid: — BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity, 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: 4.54 QTS. (4.29 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor, Engine Oil: 2.75 QTS. (2.6 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20.
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Bmw I3 take?
- The 2016 Bmw I3 takes 2.75 QTS. (2.6 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20.