BMW 1-Series 2004-2013

The first generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW E81 (3-door hatchback version), BMW E82 (coupe version), BMW E87 (5-door hatchback version) and BMW E88 (convertible version) compact cars. The E81/E82/E87/E88 generation was produced from 2004 to 2013 and is sometimes collectively referred to as the E8x.

Look up BMW 1-Series specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

• Type: 
  • E81
  • E82
  • E87
  • E88

Engine 3.0L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 19 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 6.9 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.044″

Engine Coolant

• Type: G11
• Capacity: 7.60qt (7.2L)

Fuel

• Capacity: 14.0 gal (53.0L)

Manual Transmission Fluid

• Type: BMW Lifetime transmission oil MTF-LT-2
• Capacity: 1.58 qt(1.5L)

Automatic Transmission Fluid

• Type: BMW Lifetime transmission oil (BMW 83220142516)
• Capacity: 3.17qt (3.0L)

Power Steering Fluid

•  Type: Dexron II or Pentosin CHF11S

Washer Fluid

• Capacity: 6.3 qts (6.0L)

Brake Fluid

• Type: DOT4

Powertrain

Engine

• Petrol:
  • 1.6-2.0 L N43/N45/N46 I4
  • 3.0 L N52 I6
  • 3.0 L N54/N55 I6 turbo
• Diesel- turbocharged:
  • 2.0 L M47/N47 I4

Transmission

• 5-speed Manual
• 6-speed Manual
• 6-speed ZF 6HP Automatic
• 7-speed Magna 7DCI600 M-DCT dual-clutch

Fuel Consumption

Front Lights

• Daytime Running Light Bulb: H8-35W
• Front Fog Light Bulb: H8-35W
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 12496
  • 7507AST
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: HID-D1S
• High Beam Headlight Bulb: H7LL
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb: H7LL

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 921K
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • 7506L
  • 64136L
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: LED
• License Plate Light Bulb: LED
• Parking Light Bulb: 2825L
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 12496
• Tail Light Bulb: LED

Interior Lights

• Courtesy Light Bulb: 2825L
• Dome Light Bulb: 2886X
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 6418
• Map Light Bulb: 2886X
• Trunk Light Bulb: 6411
• Vanity Mirror Light Bulb: 6411