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E90 platform

2009 BMW 335D

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 335D.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2009 BMW 335D is an E90 platform vehicle paired with an S6 automatic transmission. This model achieves an EPA fuel economy of 23/36/27 mpg. Maintenance for the vehicle requires 7.7 quarts of oil with a viscosity of 15W-40, 10W-40, or 10W-30 API SJ.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.7 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJOEM · verified

Lug nut torque88 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/36/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427788460. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11427788460 alt 11427788458
Engine air filter	13717797465
Fuel filter	13327793672
Front wiper blades	61612468941
Thermostat	11517787692 alt 11517805811
Cabin air filter	64319142114 alt 64319313519

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 36 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Diesel

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.7 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJ engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.1 qt
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	7.7 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Use Pentosin CHF 11S
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	M6 bolts: 6 ft-lbs, M7 nuts: 9.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

88 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Manufacturer	BMW

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.19-1.40 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.70-6.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	760 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	49

Service checks

Engine Compression

130-261 PSI. 29 maximum variation. psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.803 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., step 2: 120

30 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

1	59.0 ft. lbs.	59 ft. lbs
2	loosen all bolts 180 degrees starting from the outside working to the inside.	180 degrees
3	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Transmission Assembly · Engine Oil Filter · Oxygen Sensor · Fuel Filter · Engine Oil · Power Steering System · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Power Steering System · Brake System · Brake Line · Suspension System · Cabin Air Filter · Steering Linkage · Windshield Wiper Blade · Windshield Washer System
Drain, Flush & Refill	Engine Coolant System
Read Dtcs	Universal Vehicle Operation
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V472000Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit BreakersReported 19/06/2019

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and secure the positive battery cable connector, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer…

20V017000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 15/01/2020

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 7.7 qt E90-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 11427788460 Engine air filter 13717797465 Fuel filter 13327793672 Front wiper blades 61612468941

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 335D take?

7.7 qt of HIGH PERFORMANCE MINERAL OILS: ABOVE 5 degrees F: 15W-40 API SJ, SL OR SM, -5 degreesF TO 68 degrees F: 10W-40 API SJ, SL OR SM, 5 degreesF TO 50 degrees F: 10W-30 API SJ, SL OR SM, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API SJ, SL OR SM, BELOW 32 degrees F:, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 335D have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 335D get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 36 highway / 27 combined mpg.