Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2010 BMW 335dFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: 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 | 1.30 LBS. | 0.58 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD GA6HP26Z | 10.04 QTS. | 9.5 L | Shell M-1375.4 | BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid | Refill | 1.00 GALS. | 3.78 L | BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Alternativelt: NOx reduction agent AUS32 | Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 8.66 QTS. | 8.19 L | Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze | Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 7.70 QTS. | 7.28 L | BMW High Performance 5W-30 Diesel Synthetic Oil (BMW Part No. 07 51 0 037 195) for regular scheduled engine oil changes. | If you need to add oil between oil changes and BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is unavailable, you may top up the oil level with CASTROL SLK Professional OE SAE 5W-30 Fully Synthetic (Castrol #06070). Meeting BMW's Long-life rating LL-04. | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | N/A | N/A | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | 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 | |||
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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