BMW 1500, 1600, 1800, 2000, E8 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 1500, 1600, 1800, 2000, E8 (EU) models require differential fluid with a capacity range of 0,8 to 1,5 liters. Service intervals include a check at 12000 km and a change at 24000 km. The data covers 11 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 2000 Tii (1969-1972)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • 1600-2 (1966-1971)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • Change 24000 km
  • 2000 (1966-1971)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • 2000 Ti (1966-1968)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • 2000 TiLUX (1966-1968)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • 2000 C (1965-1970)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • 2000 CS (1965-1969)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • 1600 (1964-1966)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • Change 24000 km
  • 1800 Ti (1964-1966)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • Change 24000 km
  • 1800 (1963-1968)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • Change 24000 km
  • 1500 (1962-1966)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 12000 km
  • Change 24000 km

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