BMW X1, E84 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW X1, E84 (USA) automatic transmission fluid has a capacity range of 8,5 to 10 liters. Service intervals include normal use and filled for life. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
X1 sDrive28i (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP 8/1
X1 xDrive28i (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP 8/1
X1 sDrive28i (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP 8/1
X1 xDrive28i (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Code: ZF GA8HP 8/1
X1 xDrive35i (2009-2016)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 9-10 liter
  • Code: ZF GA6HP19Z/GA6HP26Z 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The BMW X1 E84 (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity holds at 8.5 liters across all sDrive28i and xDrive28i configurations from 2009-2016, covering both the pre-2013 and post-2013 variants of each drivetrain.
  • An 8.5-liter figure in automatic transmission service typically represents a service fill, meaning the amount needed when draining and refilling without a full overhaul or torque converter removal.
  • The xDrive35i spanning 2009-2016 carries a notably larger capacity range of 9-10 liters, which is higher than the 8.5-liter figure shared by the 28i variants.
  • A capacity expressed as a range, such as the 9-10 liters on the xDrive35i, generally reflects variation depending on how completely the fluid drains during service, including whether the torque converter is emptied.
  • The xDrive35i is designated as "filled for life," meaning no scheduled automatic transmission fluid change interval is specified under normal operating conditions for that configuration.
  • In contrast, the sDrive28i and xDrive28i configurations carry a "normal" use condition, which in transmission service contexts refers to standard driving cycles rather than severe or extended-stress operation.
  • The sDrive28i and xDrive28i each appear in two separate specification rows divided at 2013, yet both the pre-2013 and post-2013 entries share the identical 8.5-liter capacity figure.

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