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2018 BMW M550I
4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo N63•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo
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Fluid · Rear Differential

Rear Differential

for 2018 BMW M550i 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo N63 · AWD
Fluid Type
75W-90 synthetic
Spec: BMW SAF-XO or SAF-XJ
Capacity
1.6qt
1.51 L
Drain & Refill
1.6 qt
1.51 L

Notes

RWD differential. Lifetime fill per BMW, but recommended service at 50-60k miles for performance driving.

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