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BMW X6 Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the BMW X6. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

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2024 BMW X6: 11.35 QTS. (10.74 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30

GenerationYearsTop spec
2024202411.35 QTS. (10.74 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
2022-20232022-20231.43 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.
2020-20212020-20211.43 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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2024 BMW X6: 11.35 QTS. (10.74 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30

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Engine Oil (4.4L Eng)11.35 QTS. (10.74 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)7.15 QTS. (6.76 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20

2022-2023

Air Cond Refrigerant (4.4L Eng)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.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP76X)9.88 QTS. (9.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Brake Fluid— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil0.69 QTS. (0.65 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020
Engine Coolant (4.4L Eng)13.31 QTS. (12.59 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil (4.4L Eng)10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
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.
Air Cond Refrigerant (3.0L Eng)1.28 LBS. (0.58 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 Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP51X)9.80 QTS. (9.27 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)5.71 QTS. (5.4 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
Notes
  • →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
  • →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.
  • →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).

2020-2021

Air Cond Refrigerant (4.4L Eng)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.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP76X)9.88 QTS. (9.34 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Brake Fluid— BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4 with low viscosity
Differential Gear Oil0.69 QTS. (0.65 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020
Engine Coolant (4.4L Eng)13.31 QTS. (12.59 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor
Engine Oil (4.4L Eng)10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
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.
Air Cond Refrigerant (3.0L Eng)1.28 LBS. (0.58 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 Fluid (Trans Mfr CD GA8HP51Z)9.80 QTS. (9.27 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF+3
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)5.71 QTS. (5.4 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
Notes
  • →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
  • →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.
  • →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).

2017-2019

Air Cond Refrigerant1.50 LBS. (0.68 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 Oil0.69 QTS. (0.65 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)10.88 QTS. (10.29 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
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 (4.4L Eng)15.74 QTS. (14.89 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (4.4L Eng)10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
Notes
  • →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
  • →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
  • →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 Refrigerant1.50 LBS. (0.68 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 Oil0.69 QTS. (0.65 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)10.88 QTS. (10.29 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.90 QTS. (6.52 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.
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 (4.4L Eng)15.74 QTS. (14.89 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (4.4L Eng)10.00 QTS. (9.46 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.
  • →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
  • →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.
  • →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 Refrigerant1.50 LBS. (0.68 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 Oil0.69 QTS. (0.65 L) — Hypoid Axle Oil G2 up to 02/2020, Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) from 03/2020
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)10.88 QTS. (10.29 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 Note: BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866.
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 (4.4L Eng)15.74 QTS. (14.89 L) — Frostox HT-12 antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Note: Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
Engine Oil (4.4L Eng)10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — CASTROL Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30, MOBIL SAE 0W-40, PENNZOIL Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30, VALVOLINE SynPower SAE 5W-30 Note: The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which the vehicle is normally driven. BMW recommends BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) for regular scheduled engine oil changes.
Notes
  • →The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used.
  • →Top-up quantity of coolant in the event of repair with disconnected collant hoses. Observe the mixture ration and filling level. (2.11 qts).
  • →BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866.
  • →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.
  • →The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which the vehicle is normally driven. BMW recommends BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) for regular scheduled engine oil changes.

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What fluid capacities does a BMW X6 use?
2024 BMW X6: 11.35 QTS. (10.74 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 0W-30
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the BMW X6?
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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