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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, N51, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISQUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
2011 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N51, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2011 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N51, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 6.00 OZS. | 0.17 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.30 LBS. | 0.58 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD GA6L45R | 10.04 QTS. | 9.5 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | BMW Part No. 83 22 0 409 878. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 ESL (Extended System Life) Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Oil | 6.90 QTS. | 6.52 L | BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil or MOBIL 1 SAE 10W-40 Synthetic Oil | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | N/A | N/A | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Eng CD N51 | N/A | N/A | 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 | ||
| 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.