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2021 Bmw X6 Fluid Capacities

OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2020-2021 (2020-2021).

Quick Answer

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP76X)

9.88 QTS. (9.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3

Brake Fluid

— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity

Differential Gear Oil

0.69 QTS. (0.65 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)

13.31 QTS. (12.59 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor

Engine Oil (4.4L Eng)

10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP51Z)

9.80 QTS. (9.27 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 High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30

Notes

→The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
→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.
→Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).

Source: Factory service manual — 2021 Bmw X6 2020-2021.

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What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Bmw X6?: The 2021 Bmw X6 fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP76X): 9.88 QTS. (9.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3, Brake Fluid: — BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity, Differential Gear Oil: 0.69 QTS. (0.65 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): 13.31 QTS. (12.59 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor, Engine Oil (4.4L Eng): 10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP51Z): 9.80 QTS. (9.27 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 High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30.
How much engine oil does a 2021 Bmw X6 take?: The 2021 Bmw X6 takes 0.69 QTS. (0.65 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020.