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BMW M8 Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the BMW M8. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-29 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2020-2024 BMW M8: 1.43 LBS. (0.64 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
2020-20242020-20241.43 LBS. (0.64 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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2020-2024 BMW M8: 1.43 LBS. (0.64 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 Refrigerant1.43 LBS. (0.64 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 Fluid9.88 QTS. (9.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid 3 and Automatic Transmission 3+ can be mixed with each other. Note: The automatic transmissions have a extended oil filling. These transmissions require no oil change for their entire service life. The approved lifetime fluid must be used after repairs on the transmission or transmission oil cooler. The lifetime oil must not be mixed with or replaced by other types of automatic transmission fluid as this will cause transmission failure.
Brake Fluid— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil— Hypoid Axle Oil G4
Engine Coolant3.92 QTS. (3.7 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil10.57 QTS. (10 L) — BMW TwinPower Turbo LL12FE 0W-30, BMW Part No. 83 21 2 365 951
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.
Notes
  • →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
  • →The automatic transmissions have a extended oil filling. These transmissions require no oil change for their entire service life. The approved lifetime fluid must be used after repairs on the transmission or transmission oil cooler. The lifetime oil must not be mixed with or replaced by other types of automatic transmission fluid as this will cause transmission failure.
  • →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 M8 use?
2020-2024 BMW M8: 1.43 LBS. (0.64 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 M8?
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: 2026-10-29

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