General data
General basic values
Compensation for valve play
Number of spark plugs/glow plugs required
Compression pressure
10,00 - 16,00
bar
Difference max. 2 bar
Minimum engine oil pressure when idling
1,50
bar
Engine at operating temperature
Maximum deformation of cylinder head
Maximum deformation of cylinder head
Minimum cylinder head height
Fuel system
Fuel system in general
Mixture processing designation
Mixture processing manufacturer
Exhaust gas test values
General exhaust-gas-relevant values
Diagnostic socket location
The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell below the dashboard.
Brake system
Brake dimensions
Front axle brake disc thickness
for brake disk 385x36 mm
36,00
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness
for brake disk 365x36 mm
36,00
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness
for brake disk 348x30 mm
30,00
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
for brake disk 348x30 mm
27,60
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
with M technology, for brake disk 348x30 mm
28,40
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
for brake disk 365x36 mm
33,60
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
with M technology, for brake disk 365x36 mm
34,40
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
for brake disk 385x36 mm
33,60
mm
Front axle brake disc thickness wear limit
with M technology, for brake disk 385x36 mm
34,40
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
for brake disk 320x20 mm
20,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
for brake disk 345x24 mm
24,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
for brake disk 385x24 mm
24,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
for brake disk 320x20 mm
17,60
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
with M technology, for brake disk 320x20 mm
18,40
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
for brake disk 345x24 mm
21,60
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
with M technology, for brake disk 345x24 mm
22,40
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
for brake disk 385x24 mm
21,60
mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness wear limit
with M technology, for brake disk 385x24 mm
22,40
mm
Rear axle brake drum diameter
Front axle brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
3,70
mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
3,70
mm
Parking brake lining thickness wear limit
without backing plate
1,50
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
for brake disk 348x30 mm
348,00
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
for brake disk 365x36 mm
365,00
mm
Front axle brake disc diameter
for brake disk 385x36 mm
385,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc diameter
for brake disk 320x20 mm
320,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc diameter
for brake disk 345x24 mm
345,00
mm
Rear axle brake disc diameter
for brake disk 385x24 mm
385,00
mm
Consumables
Filling quantities and specifications
Engine oil viscosity
BMW Longlife -01
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40
Engine oil viscosity
BMW Longlife -01 FE
SAE 0W-30
Engine oil viscosity
BMW Longlife -04
SAE 0W-30|SAE 0W-40|SAE 5W-30|SAE 5W-40
Engine oil specification
Version 1
BMW Longlife-04
Engine oil specification
Version 2
BMW Longlife-01
Engine oil specification
Version 3
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Automatic gearbox oil specification
83 22 0 142 516
Original oil
Front axle differential oil
Front axle oil specification
33 11 7 695 240
Original oil
Rear axle differential oil
225QMV axis, right oil chamber
0,58
litres
Manufacturer’s specification 0,56 - 0,60
Rear axle differential oil
225QMV axis, middle oil chamber
1,00
litres
Manufacturer’s specification 0,8 - 1,2
Rear axle differential oil
225QMV axis, left oil chamber
0,54
litres
Manufacturer’s specification 0,52 - 0,56
Rear axle oil specification
225QMV axis, right oil chamber
83 12 0 445 832
Original oil
Rear axle oil specification
225QMV axis, middle oil chamber
33 11 7 695 240
Original oil
Rear axle oil specification
225QMV axis, left oil chamber
83 12 0 445 832
Original oil
Transfer case oil
Amount to change
0,76
litres
Transfer case specification
Cooling fluid specification
83 19 2 211 191
Original anti-freeze agent
Brake fluid when changing
Brake fluid specification
83 13 0 443 026
Original brake fluid
Air-conditioning system refrigerant
Refrigerant specification
Lighting
Front light sources
Low beam
with bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
Low beam
with LED headlamp
LED
Original part
High beam
with bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
High beam
with LED headlamp
LED
Original part
Daytime running light
with bi-xenon
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Daytime running light
with LED headlamp
LED
Original part
Parking light
with bi-xenon
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Parking light
with LED headlamp
LED
Original part
Fog lamps
with cornering light
H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
Fog lamps
without cornering light
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Front direction indicator
Version 1
PY24W 12V 24W PGU20/4
Front direction indicator
Version 2
PSY24W 12V 24W PG20/4
Side marker lamp
with bi-xenon
WY5W 12V 5W W2,1x9,5d yellow
Rear light sources
Internal light sources
Interior light
Xenon W6 12V 6W W2,1x9,5d
Reading light
Xenon W6 12V 6W W2,1x9,5d
Change intervals
For service data
Air filter change interval
up to 2009/02
with each 3. engine oil change
Air filter change interval
from 2009/03
with each 2. engine oil change
Spark plug change interval
with each 2. engine oil change
Brake fluid change interval
up to 2011/03
every 2 years
Brake fluid change interval
from 2011/04
after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years
Engine oil and filter change interval
according to service display
Interior filter change interval
at every engine oil change
Changing interval of recirculating-air filter
at every engine oil change