Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 BMW M2 Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Technical Data - Repair (F87): Coolant
N55 ENGINE (UP TO MODEL YEAR 2018):
17 00 COOLANT, COOLING SYSTEM TEST - N55 TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
| Model series | F87 |
| Model designation | M2 |
| Coolant quantity on vehicles with manual gearbox | 10.5 l |
| Coolant quantity for vehicles with DKG | 10.5 l |
| Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected coolant hoses. Observe the appropriate mixture ratio and filling level! | 2.0 l |
| Test pressure for cooling system excess pressure (in bar) | 1.5 |
1700 TECHNICAL DATA OVERVIEW
| Test conditions for coolant level | Coolant must be cooled down |
| Overfill quantity of coolant (above the maximum mark) in the high-temperature expansion tank | + 200 ml |
| Overfill quantity of coolant (above the maximum mark) in the low-temperature expansion tank (if installed) | + 100 ml |
S55 ENGINE (AS OF MODEL YEAR 2019):
17 00 COOLANT, COOLING SYSTEM TEST - S55 TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
| Model series | F80 | F82 | F83 | F87 |
| Model designation | M3 | M4, M4 GTS | M4 | M2 |
| Coolant quantity on vehicles with manual gearbox | 13.9 l | 13.9 l | 13.9 l | 14.5 l |
| Coolant quantity on vehicles with twin-clutch gearbox | 13.9 l | 13.9 l | 13.9 l | 14.5 l |
| Coolant quantity in cooling circuit for low temperature (cooling system) | 3.9 l | 3.9 l | 3.9 l | 3.9 l |
| Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected coolant hoses. Observe the appropriate mixture ratio and filling level! | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
| Test pressure for cooling system excess pressure (in bar) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
1700 TECHNICAL DATA OVERVIEW
| Test conditions for coolant level | Coolant must be cooled down |
| Overfill quantity of coolant (above the maximum mark) in the high-temperature expansion tank | + 200 ml |
| Overfill quantity of coolant (above the maximum mark) in the low-temperature expansion tank (if installed) | + 100 ml |
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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.