4.4L V8 M62RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 2000 BMW 540i 4.4L V8 M62 · RWD
Fluid Type
BMW blue coolant (ethylene glycol)
Spec: BMW N 600 69.0
Capacity
13.2qt
12.49 L
Drain & Refill
11 qt
10.41 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

Total system capacity ~13.2qt. Drain/refill without full flush ~11qt. Use only BMW-approved blue coolant, do NOT mix with other types. M62 engines prone to coolant leaks

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