BMW 740i Fluid Specifications
Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1993–2025)
Capacities
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 735i, 735iL |
R-12
All up to 3/92 |
| 740i, 740iL, 750iL |
R-134a
From 9/92 11/92 was the production start of 1993 MY |
| 750iL |
R-12
All up to 11/92 11/92 was the production start of 1993 MY |
| Amount of refrigerant machine oil | 10 g |
| Amount of refrigerant machine oil | 40 g |
| Fluid type - MTF LT1 | 1.9 ltrs. Fill until oil overflows fill plug on side of transmission. |
| Including heater circuit | 13.7 |
| Oil Volume in Hydraulic Circuit | 1.2 L |
| Ride Height Control | 2.5 L |
| 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 SH/SJ |
| Refrigerant Oil Type | PAG, BMW Part No. 81 229 407 724 or equivalent |
| Refrigerant Type | R 134a |
| Viscosity | Select rating according to the average seasonal air temperature. |
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