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2021 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 840i xDrive Gran Coupe.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2021 BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe takes 6.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 20/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year2022 2021

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11428583896. 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size18" Front: 245/45R18/XL 100H, Rear: 275/40R18/XL 103H; 19" Front: 245/40R19/XL 98Y, Rear: 275/35R19/XL 100Y; 20" Front: 245/35R20/XL 95Y, Rear: 275/30R20/XL 97YOEM · verified

Wheel / rimFront: 8, Rear: 9; Optional: 18": 8; Front: 8, Rear: 9; 19": 8; Front: 8, Rear: 9; Front: 8, Rear: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428583896 alt 11428583897
Engine air filter	13718577170
Spark plug	12122455258
Battery	61215B3F325 alt 61216806755
Front wiper blades	61619478909
Thermostat	11539494425 alt 11539494424
Cabin air filter	64115A29D99 alt 64115A1BDB7

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 27 / 23 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 6.8 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 firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

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	6.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Instructions	Only use new bolts.
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	168.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	Final Drive: Use new fill plug: 44.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46YF

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: NS, Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Use new bolts. 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	6.6
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 13.70; Rear: 12.99

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-14

22 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 · Transfer Case Assembly · 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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Vehicles taking 6.8 qt Engine oil filter 11428583896 Engine air filter 13718577170 Spark plug 12122455258 Battery 61215B3F325

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 840i xDrive Gran Coupe take?

6.8 qt of BMW LongLife LL-14FE+ or LL-17FE+ 0W-20, per the factory manual.

What gas mileage does the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.