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E90 platform

2009 BMW 335I E90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 335I E90.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2009 BMW 335I E90. It takes 6.9 qt of 15W-40 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 17/26/20 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year2009 2007

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified

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

Lug nut torque88 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/26/20 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 · 570 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. 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 · 570 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428683168 alt 11428637821
Engine air filter	13717556961
Fuel filter	16147163296
Spark plug	12120037244
Front wiper blades	61612468942 alt 61612468941
Thermostat	11537549476
Cabin air filter	64319313519 alt 64319142114

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178.3 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	108.7 in
Curb weight	3594 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.1 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 26 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	93 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.9 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	2.3 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	BMW MTF part number 83220309031
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.2
Power Steering Fluid	Use Pentosin CHF 11S

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 92 ft-lbs, MT: 89 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11 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
Optional BCI Group Number	94R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	640 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Engine Compression

130-261 PSI. 29 maximum variation. psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.331 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 137

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Bolts 1-10 90 degrees	90 degrees
4	45 degrees	45 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70

15 ft. lbs

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 · Spark Plugs · Oxygen Sensor · Fuel Filter · Engine Oil · Power Steering System · Cabin Air Filter
Inspect	Power Steering System · Rollover Protection System · Brake System · Brake Line · Suspension System · Cabin Air Filter · Steering Linkage · Windshield Wiper Blade
Drain, Flush & Refill	Engine Coolant System
Read Dtcs	Universal Vehicle Operation
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 6.9 qt E90-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 11428683168 Engine air filter 13717556961 Fuel filter 16147163296 Spark plug 12120037244

Reference guides

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

OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 335I E90 take?

6.9 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.

What gas mileage does the 335I E90 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined mpg.