Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 230i xDrive.
The 2021 BMW 230i xDrive takes 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 21/30/24 mpg city/highway/combined.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11425B3A1A5. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11425B3A1A5 alt 11428591462 |
| Engine air filter | 13718632502 |
| Spark plug | 12120040551 |
| Battery | 61216806755 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A43583 |
| Thermostat | 11538658574 alt 11538658573 |
| Cabin air filter | 64116821995 alt 64119237555 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 174.4 in |
| Overall width | 69.7 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3986 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 61.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 30 / 24 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, BMW G5 Hypoid Axle Oil P/N 83 22 2 471 487 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to Use new seal: 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.2 qt |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil | BMW G5 Hypoid Axle Oil P/N 83 22 2 471 487 |
| Engine Coolant | Infiniti BASF Glysantin G40 Coolant |
| Engine Coolant | Infiniti BASF Glysantin G40 Coolant |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 14.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Head Instructions | Only use new bolts. |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | Use new bolts only. 88.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | Use new seal: 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | Final Drive: Use new plug: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | Final Drive: Use new plug: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | Use a new plug: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46YF |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | 21.0 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.6 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 11.18; Rear: 11.42 |
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3 | 7.3 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
5.5 qt of BMW LongLife-14 FE+ 0W-20 is recommended., per the factory manual.
EPA figures are 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined mpg.