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1997 BMW M3
3.2L I6 S52•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Brake Fluid

Brake Fluid

for 1997 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S52 · RWD
Fluid Type
DOT 4
Spec: FMVSS 116 DOT 4
Capacity
1qt
0.95 L
Drain & Refill
1 qt
0.95 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km

Notes

Complete system flush capacity approximately 1 quart.

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