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BMW 428i 2D Coupe Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the BMW 428i 2D Coupe. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-31 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2016 BMW 428i 2D Coupe: 1.19 LBS. (0.53 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.

GenerationYearsTop spec
201620161.19 LBS. (0.53 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
20152015Note: See Underhood Decal.

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2016 BMW 428i 2D Coupe: 1.19 LBS. (0.53 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.

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Air Cond Refrigerant1.19 LBS. (0.53 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
Automatic Transmission Fluid8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Brake Fluid— BMW brake fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil— Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
Engine Coolant (Standard Trans)8.65 QTS. (8.18 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil (Eng CD N20B20A)5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 Note: BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866.
Manual Transmission Fluid1.37 QTS. (1.29 L) — Manual Gear Oil MTF-LT-3 Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221.
Windshield Washer FluidNote: 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.
Engine Coolant (Automatic Trans)9.62 QTS. (9.1 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil (Eng CD N26B20A)5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-30, LL-01 FE Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
Notes
  • →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
  • →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
  • →As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
  • →BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866.
  • →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221.
  • →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.
Air Cond Compressor OilNote: See Underhood Decal.
Air Cond Refrigerant1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
Automatic Transmission Fluid8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Brake Fluid— BMW brake fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil— Hypoid Axle Oil G3 (Fuchs Titan EG 4218) Only for Rear differential, not for hang-on clutch (HOC) Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
Engine Coolant (Automatic Trans)9.62 QTS. (9.1 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 Note: BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866.
Manual Transmission Fluid1.37 QTS. (1.29 L) — Manual Gear Oil MTF-LT-3 Note: BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221.
Windshield Washer FluidNote: 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.
Engine Coolant (Standard Trans)8.65 QTS. (8.18 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Notes
  • →See Underhood Decal.
  • →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
  • →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 365 988.
  • →BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866.
  • →BMW Part No. 83 22 2 339 221.
  • →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.

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Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a BMW 428i 2D Coupe use?
2016 BMW 428i 2D Coupe: 1.19 LBS. (0.53 KG) — R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 Note: The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the BMW 428i 2D Coupe?
Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

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