BMW 7 series, E38 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 7 series, E38 (EU) differential fluid capacities range from 1.2 to 1.6 liters. The data covers 18 different configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 730d (1998-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 740d (1998-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 725tds (1996-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • 725tds (1996-2000)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • 728i (1996-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 728i (1996-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 735i (1996-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 735i (1996-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 740i (1996-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 740i (1996-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 750i (1996-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 750i (1996-2001)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 730i (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • 730i (1994-1996)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • 740i (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • 740i (1994-1996)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • 750i (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • 750i (1994-1996)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter

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