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2004 BMW 525I
2.5L I6 M54•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•M54B25
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 2004 BMW 525i 2.5L I6 M54 · RWD
Fluid Type
BMW blue coolant
Spec: BMW Coolant or equivalent phosphate-free
Capacity
11.6qt
10.97 L
Drain & Refill
9.5 qt
8.99 L
Change Interval
100,000 mi
160,900 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes

Total system capacity ~11.6qt. Use BMW-approved blue coolant or phosphate-free equivalent. Mix 50/50 with distilled water.

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