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2021 Bmw X5 Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021-2023 (2021-2023).
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Automatic Transmission Fluid (4.4L Eng)
9.88 QTS. (9.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Brake Fluid
— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil
0.63 QTS. (0.59 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020
Engine Coolant (4.4L Eng)
5.71 QTS. (5.4 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 (4.4L Eng)
11.09 QTS. (10.49 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.0L Eng)
9.81 QTS. (9.28 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)
5.71 QTS. (5.4 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 TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+, SAE 0W-20
Notes
- →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
- →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
- →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 2021 Bmw X5?
- The 2021 Bmw X5 fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid (4.4L Eng): 9.88 QTS. (9.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3, Brake Fluid: — BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity, Differential Gear Oil: 0.63 QTS. (0.59 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020, Engine Coolant (4.4L Eng): 5.71 QTS. (5.4 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 (4.4L Eng): 11.09 QTS. (10.49 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30, Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.0L Eng): 9.81 QTS. (9.28 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3, Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng): 5.71 QTS. (5.4 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 TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+, SAE 0W-20.
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Bmw X5 take?
- The 2021 Bmw X5 takes 0.63 QTS. (0.59 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020.