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2018 BMW M5
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 2018 BMW M5 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 · AWD
Fluid Type
ZF Lifeguard 8 ATF
Spec: ZF S671.090.255 (ZF Lifeguard 8)
Capacity
9.5qt
8.99 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
80,000 mi
128,720 km

Notes

8-speed ZF 8HP transmission. Pan drop service ~5qt, complete fill ~9.5qt. BMW claims lifetime fill but service recommended.

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