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2009 BMW 528xi Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2009 BMW 528xi StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 6.30 OZS. | 0.18 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.78 LBS. | 0.8 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Final Drive, 188K | 1.27 QTS. | 1.2 L | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Final Drive, 188L, 188LW | 0.98 QTS. | 0.92 L | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Final Drive, 215K | 1.48 QTS. | 1.4 L | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Final Drive, 215L, 215LW | 1.27 QTS. | 1.2 L | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Final Drive, 215N | 1.22 QTS. | 1.15 L | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | Standard Trans | 10.56 QTS. | 9.99 L | Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze | Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 6.90 QTS. | 6.52 L | BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil or MOBIL 1 SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | N/A | N/A | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | N/A | N/A | Manual Transmission Fluild LT3 (MTF LT3) | All vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and the N52, N54 engines require the MTFLT-3 long-term fluid. Refer to label on Transmission, if label is missing enter VIN number in EPC to acquire a new label with fluid description. MTF-LT-3 BMW P/N 22 0 409 878. No oil change required for the entire service life of these transmissions. | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | CHF 11S Fluid | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 0.55 QTS. | 0.52 L | TF0870 | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 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.