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BMW K 75

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW K 75 — from 1985 to 1996.

19851996 BMW K 75

740cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-Three, SOHC (K 75) · Shaft

75 hp / 50 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight20W-50
Capacity3.2 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Coolant

TypeEthylene Glycol 50-50 mix
Capacity2.1 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Differentials

Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank4.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Front100/90-18
Rear130/90-17
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service12,000 mi
Coolant flush12,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs6,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter6,000 mi