BMW 700, LS (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 700, LS (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,25 liters. Service intervals include a check at 6000 km and a change at 18000 km. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
700 LS Coupe (1964-1965)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Check 6000 km
  • Change 18000 km
  • Code: 4/1
700 CS (1963-1965)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Check 6000 km
  • Change 18000 km
  • Code: 4/1
700 LS (1963-1965)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Check 6000 km
  • Change 18000 km
  • Code: 4/1
700 Sport (1960-1962)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Check 6000 km
  • Change 18000 km
  • Code: 4/1
700 (1959-1962)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Check 6000 km
  • Change 18000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all five variants of the BMW 700, LS (EU) covered here, the manual transaxle fluid capacity is rated at 1.25 liters, which is consistent with a service fill figure for a compact, rear-mounted transaxle unit rather than a full overhaul specification.
  • The 700 (1959-1962) and 700 Sport (1960-1962) share identical transaxle fluid specifications, with a 1.25-liter capacity, a check interval of 6,000 km, and a change interval of 18,000 km under normal use conditions.
  • The 700 CS (1963-1965), 700 LS (1963-1965), and 700 LS Coupe (1964-1965) carry the same 1.25-liter capacity and 18,000 km change interval as the earlier variants, indicating no revision to the fluid specification across the model's production span.
  • The 6,000 km check interval, applied uniformly across all variants under normal use, means fluid level inspection was scheduled at one-third the frequency of the full fluid change, allowing for monitoring of potential loss between drain intervals.
  • All specifications listed apply to normal use conditions, meaning the 18,000 km change interval reflects standard operating expectations rather than a reduced severe-duty schedule.
  • The transaxle note present in every row indicates the gearbox and final drive are housed in a combined unit, which is why a single 1.25-liter figure covers the entire manual drivetrain assembly rather than separate gearbox and differential capacities.