BMW 8 Series
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the BMW 8 Series — from 1991 to 1997.
1991–1997 BMW 8 Series
4.0L V8 (M60B40) · RWD
282 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 5HP-24
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity36 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.8 qt
Fuel
Tank23.3 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1991–1997 BMW 8 Series
5.0L V12 (M70B50) · RWD
296 hp / 332 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidBMW MTF LT-2
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity36 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity2 qt
Fuel
Tank23.3 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi