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2021 BMW 430i xDrive

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 430i xDrive.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2021 BMW 430i xDrive takes 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 24/33/27 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year2023 2021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy24/33/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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 11429886567. 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size225/45R18/XL 95HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8, Optional: 8, Front: 8, Rear: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11429886567 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter	13718580428
Spark plug	12122455258
Battery	61216806755 alt 61217555719
Front wiper blades	61619478361
Thermostat	11539468022 alt 11539468021
Cabin air filter	64119382885 alt 64119382886

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	187.8 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	54.3 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3708 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	24 / 33 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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 the oil drain plug to Use new seal: 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.8 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 Oil	0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Instructions	Only use new bolts.
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	Use new seal: 18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	Use new fill plug: 44.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	Front: 44.0
Transfer Case Fill Plug	Use a new plug: 44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	44.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46YF
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

22 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3

7.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 5.5 qt Engine oil filter 11429886567 Engine air filter 13718580428 Spark plug 12122455258 Battery 61216806755

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 430i xDrive take?

5.5 qt of BMW LongLife-14 FE+ 0W-20 is recommended., per the factory manual.

What gas mileage does the 430i xDrive get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 33 highway / 27 combined mpg.