Ford B-MAX (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Ford B-MAX (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 5,5 to 6,3 liters. The service interval for coolant is 120 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
B-Max 1.5 TDCi Euro 6 (55 kW) (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.5 TDCi Euro 6 (70 kW) (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost (103 kW) (2013-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,8-6,3 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost (92 kW) (2013-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,8-6,3 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost (74 kW) (2012-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,8-6,3 liter (+ heater)
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.0 EcoBoost (88 kW) (2012-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,8-6,3 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.4 (66 kW) (2012-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.4 Flex Fuel (66 kW) (2012-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.4 LPG (63 kW) (2012-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.5 TDCi Euro 5 (2012-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.6 TDCi (2012-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 120 months
B-Max 1.6 Ti-VCT (2012-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Change 120 months

Additional Notes

  • All Ford B-MAX (EU) cooling systems across the 2012-2018 model range share a uniform 120-month (10-year) coolant change interval under normal use conditions, regardless of engine type or displacement.
  • The 1.0 EcoBoost variants in 74 kW, 88 kW, 92 kW, and 103 kW outputs carry a cooling system capacity of 5.8-6.3 liters, expressed as a range rather than a fixed value, which reflects variation depending on exact system configuration at fill.
  • The Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (74 kW) cooling system capacity is specified as 5.8-6.3 liters with the addition of a heater circuit noted, distinguishing the fill volume from the other EcoBoost outputs where no heater notation appears.
  • The 1.4-liter petrol, 1.4 Flex Fuel, 1.4 LPG, 1.5 TDCi, 1.6 TDCi, and 1.6 Ti-VCT engines all share a fixed cooling system capacity of 5.5 liters, a lower figure than the EcoBoost range and expressed as a single value rather than a range.
  • The capacity difference between the EcoBoost engines (5.8-6.3 L) and the non-EcoBoost engines (5.5 L) reflects the greater thermal management demands of a turbocharged three-cylinder engine relative to naturally aspirated and diesel units of similar or larger displacement.
  • The 1.5 TDCi engine appears in two distinct emissions classifications: Euro 5 covering 2012-2016 and Euro 6 in 55 kW and 70 kW outputs covering 2015-2018, with both Euro 6 variants sharing the same 5.5-liter capacity and 120-month interval as the Euro 5 version.
  • The 1.6 TDCi is specified only for 2012-2015, while the 1.6 Ti-VCT petrol covers 2012-2018, meaning both engines share the same 5.5-liter capacity despite differing production spans within the overall model range.
  • A 120-month coolant service interval is consistent with modern long-life coolant formulations, which are typically based on Organic Acid Technology (OAT) chemistry designed to maintain corrosion inhibitor effectiveness over extended periods without requiring interim top-up changes.

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