2007-2013

Chassis

• Type: E70

Engine 3.0L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-40

• Oil certification: API

• Drain plug torque: 19 ft-lbs

• Oil capacity: 6.9 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.044''

Engine 4.8L 8-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-40

• Oil certification: API

• Drain plug torque: 19 ft-lbs

• Oil capacity: 8.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 4.8L 8-Cylinder: 0.044''

Fuel

• Capacity: 22.4gal (85.0L)

Washer Fluid

• Capacity: 6.9qt (6.5L)

Powertrain

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Engine

•  Petrol

  • 3.0 L N52/N55 I6

  • 4.4 L N63/S63 V8

  • 4.8 L N62 V8

• Diesel:

  • 3.0 L M57/N57 I6

Transmission

• 6-speed automatic with Steptronic

• 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic

Fuel Consumption

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References

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1. 2017 BMW 7-Series Owners Manual 

2. BMW 7-Series - Wikipedia.org

3. US Department of Energy - FuelEconomy.gov

4. NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -  NHTSA.gov