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2021 Bmw Z4 Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2020-2024 (2020-2024).
Quick Answer
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.0L Eng)
9.88 QTS. (9.34 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 G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC)
Engine Coolant
4.75 QTS. (4.49 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)
6.86 QTS. (6.49 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+ 0W-20, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 461 988
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)
9.80 QTS. (9.27 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.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
5.55 QTS. (5.25 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+ 0W-20, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 461 988
Notes
- →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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Bmw Z4?
- The 2021 Bmw Z4 fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.0L Eng): 9.88 QTS. (9.34 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 G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC), Engine Coolant: 4.75 QTS. (4.49 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor, Engine Oil (3.0L Eng): 6.86 QTS. (6.49 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+ 0W-20, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 461 988, Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng): 9.80 QTS. (9.27 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., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 5.55 QTS. (5.25 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL17FE+ 0W-20, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 461 988.
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Bmw Z4 take?
- The 2021 Bmw Z4 takes — Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC).