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BMW Z8

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the BMW Z8 — from 2000 to 2003.

20002003 BMW Z8

5.0L V8 (S62B50) · RWD

394 hp / 369 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-60
Capacity8 qt
Filter11427512300

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidBMW MTF LT-3
Drain & fill1.8 qt
Full capacity1.8 qt

Coolant

TypeBMW Coolant (blue, phosphate-free)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity28 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Rear capacity1.5 qt

Fuel

Tank18.5 gal
TypePremium 93

Tires

Size245/45R18 (F) / 275/40R18 (R)
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 245/45R18 (F) / 275/40R18 (R) tires

Battery

Group size49
CCA850 A
Shop group 49 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi