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2012 BMW 740I
3.0L I6 Turbo N55•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•N55B30•turbo
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 2012 BMW 740i 3.0L I6 Turbo N55 · RWD
Fluid Type
5W-30 full synthetic
Spec: BMW Longlife-01 / API SN
Capacity
6.9qt
6.53 L
Drain & Refill
6.9 qt
6.53 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

N55 engine oil capacity with filter. BMW recommends Longlife-01 certified oils. Condition-based service may extend intervals with proper monitoring.

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