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2018 Bmw 540d-xdrive Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018 (2018).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
— PAG refrigerant oil (polyalkylene glycol) Note: See Underhood Decal for oil capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
9.20 QTS. (8.7 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 G4
Engine Coolant
12.40 QTS. (11.73 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil
6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL 04 0W-30, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 465 457
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 Fluid
0.75 QTS. (0.7 L) — BMW DTF 1
Notes
- →See Underhood Decal for oil capacity.
- →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.
- →Approximate capacity.
- →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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Bmw 540d-xdrive?
- The 2018 Bmw 540d-xdrive fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: — PAG refrigerant oil (polyalkylene glycol) Note: See Underhood Decal for oil capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid: 9.20 QTS. (8.7 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 G4, Engine Coolant: 12.40 QTS. (11.73 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor, Engine Oil: 6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL 04 0W-30, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 465 457, 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 Fluid: 0.75 QTS. (0.7 L) — BMW DTF 1.
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Bmw 540d-xdrive take?
- The 2018 Bmw 540d-xdrive takes 6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL 04 0W-30, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 465 457.