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2009 BMW 550i Standard, GS653BZ
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2009 BMW 550i Standard, GS653BZSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 6.20 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 | |||
| Engine Coolant | Standard Trans | 14.58 QTS. | 13.79 L | Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze | Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 8.50 QTS. | 8.04 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 | 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 | CHF 11S Fluid | 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.