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1980 BMW 633CSI
3.2L I6•RWD•MANUAL•gas
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1980 BMW 633CSi 3.2L I6 · RWD
Fluid Type
10W-40 or 20W-50 conventional/synthetic
Spec: API SF/SG
Capacity
6qt
5.68 L
Drain & Refill
6 qt
5.68 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

M30B32 engine; includes filter. BMW originally spec'd 20W-50 for warm climates, 10W-40 for moderate

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