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2004 BMW 6 SERIES
5.0L V10•RWD•gas•S85
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Rear Differential

Rear Differential

for 2004 BMW 6 Series 5.0L V10 · RWD
Fluid Type
75W-140 synthetic gear oil
Spec: API GL-5, BMW 83 22 2 282 840
Capacity
1.8qt
1.7 L
Drain & Refill
1.8 qt
1.7 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

M6 variable limited slip differential. Requires heavier weight oil than standard models.

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