Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 2012 BMW X6 3.0L I6 · AWD
Fluid Type
ZF Lifeguard 6 ATF
Spec: ZF S671.090.312
Capacity
9.5qt
8.99 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

ZF 8HP transmission. Lifetime fill per BMW, but service recommended at 60k miles. Requires transmission at operating temp for proper fill.

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