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2018 Bmw 320i Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2017-2018 (2017-2018).
Quick Answer
Automatic Transmission Fluid
8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
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 (Automatic Trans)
8.03 QTS. (7.59 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top up amount in the event of repair with disconnected coolant hoses: 2.11 qts. Test prerssure for cooling system excess pressure (in bar): 1.58 qts.
Engine Oil
5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20
Manual Transmission Fluid
1.37 QTS. (1.29 L) — Manual Gearbox Oil MTF-LT-3 Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221.
Engine Coolant (Standard Trans)
7.40 QTS. (7 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top up amount in the event of repair with disconnected coolant hoses: 2.11 qts. Test prerssure for cooling system excess pressure (in bar): 1.58 qts.
Notes
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
- →Top up amount in the event of repair with disconnected coolant hoses: 2.11 qts. Test prerssure for cooling system excess pressure (in bar): 1.58 qts.
- →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221.
- →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
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Bmw 320i?
- The 2018 Bmw 320i fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid: 8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3, 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 (Automatic Trans): 8.03 QTS. (7.59 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top up amount in the event of repair with disconnected coolant hoses: 2.11 qts. Test prerssure for cooling system excess pressure (in bar): 1.58 qts., Engine Oil: 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20, Manual Transmission Fluid: 1.37 QTS. (1.29 L) — Manual Gearbox Oil MTF-LT-3 Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221., Engine Coolant (Standard Trans): 7.40 QTS. (7 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top up amount in the event of repair with disconnected coolant hoses: 2.11 qts. Test prerssure for cooling system excess pressure (in bar): 1.58 qts..
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Bmw 320i take?
- The 2018 Bmw 320i takes 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20.