BMW M5 Fluid Specifications
Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1988–2026)
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 |
| Refrigerant Oil Capacity | 5.7 US |
| Refrigerant Oil Capacity |
Drum Type Compressor
300 Cubic Centimeter (cc) |
| Total Capacity | 1500 g |
| Total Capacity | 2.15 lb |
Fluid Types & Grades
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant Oil Type | BMW Part No. 81 229 407 028 or equivalent |
| Refrigerant Type | R 12 |
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