BMW K series

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW K series coolant capacity ranges from 0,6 to 4 liters. Service intervals include 24 months for changes, and checks at 1000 km, 20000 km, or 12 months. The data covers 31 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
K 1600 B (2017- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter
K 1300 R, 0518 (2015-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1300 S, 0508 (2015-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1600 GT / GTL (2015- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter
  • Check 12 months
K 1300 S, 0508 (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1600 GT / GTL, 0601/0602 (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1300 R, 0518 (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1600 GT / GTL, 0601/0602 (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1300 GT, 0538 (2009-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1300 R, 0518 (2009-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1300 S, 0508 (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1200 GT, 0587 (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1200 S, 0581 (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1200 R Sport, 0585 (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1200 GT, 0587 (2005-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 24 months
K 1200 GT, 0587 (2005-2008)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 1000 km
K 1200 LT (2005-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 24 months
K 1200 LT (2005-2009)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 1000 km
K 1200 R, 0584 (2005-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1200 S, 0591/0581 (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
K 1200 GT (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 24 months
K 1200 GT (2002-2005)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 1000 km
K 1200 RS (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 24 months
K 1200 RS (2001-2005)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 1000 km
K 1200 LT (1998-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 24 months
K 1200 LT (1998-2004)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Circuit)
  • Capacity 0,6 liter (Expansion tank)
  • Capacity 3,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 1000 km
K 1100 RS (1993-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 24 months
K 1100 LT (1991-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 24 months
K 1 (1989-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Change 24 months
K 75 (1985-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Change 24 months
K 100 (1983-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Change 24 months

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