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McLaren 540C

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the McLaren 540C — from 2016 to 2018.

2016–2018 McLaren 540C

3.8L Twin-Turbo V8 (M838TE) · RWD

533 hp / 398 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-60
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop 10W-60 oil

Transmission

Type7-Speed SSG Dual-Clutch
FluidMcLaren Transmission Fluid / Castrol BOT 328
Drain & fill2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT Coolant (McLaren approved, blue)
Capacity8.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidMcLaren Transmission Fluid / Castrol BOT 328

Fuel

Tank19.8 gal
TypePremium 97 RON / 91 AKI minimum, 93+ recommended

Tires

Size225/35ZR19 front, 285/35ZR20 rear
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 225/35ZR19 front, 285/35ZR20 rear tires

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service18,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter12,000 mi