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2000 BMW 328i Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2000 BMW 328i StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 6.00 OZS. | 0.17 L | PAG 100 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | N/A | N/A | R-134a | For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | w/o Torque Converter | 3.28 QTS. | 3.1 L | BMW Fluid 83 22 0 002 121 | Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | w/Torque Converter | 9.30 QTS. | 8.8 L | BMW Fluid 83 22 0 002 121 | Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | w/Heater | 8.90 QTS. | 8.42 L | Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze | Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 6.90 QTS. | 6.52 L | SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | 16.60 GALS. | 62.83 L | Reserve tank capacity: 2.1 gals. | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | N/A | N/A | Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid (BMW Part No. 81 22 9 400 272) or PENTOSIN CHF 11S Fluid (BMW Part No. 83 29 0 429 576) | The hydraulic fluid reservoirs and/or the reservoirs cap are marked to show which type of oil/fluid should be used; BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid or PENTOSIN CHF 11S. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | w/Headlamp Washer | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | 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. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.