Automatic Transmission

for 2010 BMW 550i 4.8L V8 N62 · RWD

Fluid Type

ZF Lifeguard 6 ATF

Spec: ZF S671.090.255

Capacity

9.5qt

8.99 L

Drain & Refill

5 qt

4.73 L

Change Interval

60,000 mi

96,540 km

Notes

6-speed ZF 6HP26/28 transmission. BMW calls it 'lifetime fill' but service recommended every 60k miles. Pan drop yields ~5qt, full flush requires special equipment

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