BMW 1 series, E81 / E82 / E87 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 1 series, E81 / E82 / E87 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,8 to 1,2 liters. The data covers 41 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • M CoupĂ© (2011-2013)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 135i (2010-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 135i (2010-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 116d (2009-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 116d (2009-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 116i 2.0 (2009-2012)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • 116i 2.0 (2009-2012)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • 118d (100 kW) (2009-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 118d (100 kW) (2009-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 118d (100 kW) DPF (2009-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 118d (100 kW) DPF (2009-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 123d (09/2008->) (2008-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 123d (09/2008->) (2008-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 125i (2008-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 125i (2008-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 116i 1.6 (2007-2012)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • 116i 1.6 (2007-2012)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • 118d (2007-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 118d (2007-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 118d DPF (2007-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 118d DPF (2007-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 118i (2007-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • 118i (2007-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • 118i (2007-2011)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Code: 168L
  • 120d (2007-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 120d (2007-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 120d DPF (2007-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 120d DPF (2007-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 120i (2007-2013)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • 120i (2007-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • 123d (<-08/2008) (2007-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215LW
  • 135i (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215LW
  • 130i (2005-2012)
  • Rear, as of 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 130i (2005-2012)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 116i (2004-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Code: 168L
  • 118d (2004-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Code: 168L
  • 118d DPF (2004-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Code: 168L
  • 118i (2004-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Code: 168L
  • 120d (2004-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 120d DPF (2004-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • 120i (2004-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Code: 168L

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