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BMW i8

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW i8 — from 2014 to 2020.

20142020 BMW i8

1.5L I3 Turbo + Electric Motor (PHEV) (B38K15) · AWD

369 hp / 420 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-30
Capacity3.7 qt
Filter11428575211

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic + 2-Speed Electric
FluidBMW ATF 6HP
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity7 qt

Coolant

TypeBMW Coolant (blue, phosphate-free)
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity0.8 qt

Fuel

Tank11.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size215/45R20
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 215/45R20 tires

Spark Plugs

Gap0.024 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi