Quick Lookups: Fluids

2018 BMW 430i xDrive 2D ConvertibleSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.20 LBS. 0.54 KG R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 9.30 QTS. 8.8 L Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 0.63 QTS. 0.59 L Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020 S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle N/A N/A Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988. S
Engine Coolant High Temperature Coolant Circuit 8.56 QTS. 8.1 L Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts). S
Engine Coolant Low Temperature Circuit 3.80 QTS. 3.59 L Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor S
Engine Oil w/Filter 5.55 QTS. 5.25 L BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-20 The suitable viscosity grade is indicated on a label in the engine compartment. Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. S
Engine Oil w/o Filter 5.25 QTS. 4.96 L BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-20 The suitable viscosity grade is indicated on a label in the engine compartment. Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. 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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