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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS)CAPACITIES4-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

4-Cylinder Fluid Capacities

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 4-Cylinder Fluid Capacities

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4-CYLINDER FLUID CAPACITIES

Application

Quantity

Crankcase (Includes Filter)

5.3 Qts. (5.0L)

Cooling System

6.9 Qts. (6.5L)

Manual Transmission (Dexron-II) ⁽¹⁾

1.3 Qts. (1.2L)

Automatic Transmission ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

3.2 Qts. (3.0L)

Rear Axle ⁽¹⁾⁽³⁾

.95 Qt. (.9L)

⁽¹⁾	Lifetime fluid. Fluid change is not necessary.

⁽²⁾	See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TYPE .

⁽³⁾

Manufacturer recommends use of synthetic final drive oil. On models without multi-plate limited-slip differential, or with viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 9 407 768). On models without viscous differential lock, use BMW Synthetic Final Drive Oil (83 22 1 470 080).

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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.