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2011 BMW 335xi 2D Coupe, Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2011 BMW 335xi 2D Coupe, 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 | 1.30 LBS. | 0.58 KG | R 134a | 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 | N/A | N/A | Manual Transmission Fluild LT5 (MTF LT5) | All vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (GS6-45BZ) and the N55 engine requires the MTS-LT-5 long-term fluid. Refer to label on transmission, if label is missing enter vin number into EPC to acquire a new label with fluid description. No oil change is required for the entire service life of these transmissions. | 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 | ||
| 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.