Quick Lookups: Fluids

2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybridSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas/Electric N/A N/A POE ND-OIL 11 See Underhood Decal for oil capacity. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.54 LBS. 0.69 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid S
Engine Coolant Eng CD N63 18.17 QTS. 17.19 L Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. S
Engine Oil 4.4L Eng 9.00 QTS. 8.51 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
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A CHF 11S Fluid S
Transfer Case Fluid N/A N/A 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
RENDER: 1.0x

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