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2006 BMW X5 30i, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2006 BMW X5 30i, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | N/A | N/A | PAG 46 | See Underhood Decal. | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 0.98 LBS. | 0.44 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD A5S390R | 8.88 QTS. | 8.4 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | Fill to bottom of filler hole , top off 4.23 qts. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | N/A | N/A | Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required. BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil. | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 3.0L Eng | 11.60 QTS. | 10.97 L | Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze | Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.0L Eng | w/Filter | 8.00 QTS. | 7.57 L | BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 | Part No. 07 51 0 017 866. | S |
| Fuel Tank | 3.0L Eng | 24.60 GALS. | 93.12 L | Reserve tank capacity: 2.1 gals. | S | ||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.59 QTS. | 1.5 L | Some Manual Transmissions are filled with Castrol MTF-LT-2 long-term fluid. This fluid has the same properties as the MTF-LT-1 fluid. The MTF-LT-1 fluid may be mixed and/or substituted for the MTF-LT-2 Manual Transmission Fluid. | 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 | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | w/NV125 | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | w/X-Drive Transfer Case | N/A | N/A | TF0870 | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | w/Headlamp Washer | 8.20 QTS. | 7.76 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 | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | w/o Headlamp Washer | N/A | N/A | 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.