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2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 ActiveHybrid 7.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 takes 6.9 qt of 0W-30 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 22/30/25 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/30/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. 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 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size245/50R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimSTANDARD 8.0; OPTIONAL 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428683168 alt 11427953129
Engine air filter	13717571355
Fuel filter	16117217255
Spark plug	12120037582
Battery	61217639053
Front wiper blades	61612147361
Thermostat	11538671514
Cabin air filter	64319175484 alt 64116809933

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.3 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	56.3 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3825 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 30 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	115 cu ft
Cargo volume	10 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Ethylene Glycol
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gallons
Power Steering Fluid	Use Pentosin CHF 11S

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	30 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission

M8 Bolts: 33.0, M10: 58.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Manufacturer	BMW
Spark Plug Type	M14X1.25
Spark Plug Gap	non-adjustable in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 - 24.3 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	21.7 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	28-32 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Stamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth	Stamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	Stamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout	Stamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Bolts 1-10 90 degrees	90 degrees
4	45 degrees	45 degrees

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	Transmission Assembly · Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · 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
Inspect Coolant Level	Hybrid Inverter
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 49 battery Vehicles taking 6.9 qt Engine oil filter 11428683168 Engine air filter 13717571355 Fuel filter 16117217255 Spark plug 12120037582

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 ActiveHybrid 7 take?

6.9 qt of Gasoline engines: 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 oil meeting BMW specification LL01.Diesel engines: 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 oil meeting BMW specification LL04, per the factory manual.

What gas mileage does the ActiveHybrid 7 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.