BMW 540i Fluid Specifications
Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1994–2026)
Capacities
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount of refrigerant machine oil | 10 g |
| Amount of refrigerant machine oil | 20 g |
| Amount of refrigerant machine oil | 40 g |
| Evaporator | 40 g |
| Fluid type - MTF LT1 | 1.9 ltrs. Fill until oil overflows fill plug on side of transmission. |
| Including Heater Circuit | 12.7 |
| Refrigerant Fill Capacity |
M5
1450 +/- 25 Gram (g) |
| Refrigerant Oil Total Fill Capacity | 160 mL |
| With Filter Change | 7.50 |
Fluid Types & Grades
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fluid Type Includes replacement units. | MTF - LT - 1 M5 and Z8 replace @ 1200 mi. service. |
| Grade | API SG/SH |
| Viscosity | Select rating according to the average seasonal air temperature. |
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