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2009 BMW 335IX E90

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

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2009 BMW 335IX E90. It takes 6.9 qt of 15W-40 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 17/25/20 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year20092007

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 economy17/25/20 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 filter11428683168 alt 11428637821
Engine air filter13717556961
Fuel filter16147163296
Spark plug12120037244
Front wiper blades61612468942 alt 61612468941
Thermostat11537549476
Cabin air filter64319313519 alt 64319142114

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium 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 FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt
Manual Transmission FluidBMW MTF part number 83220309031
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.2
Power Steering FluidUse Pentosin CHF 11S

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 92 ft-lbs, MT: 89 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugM12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts88 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub310 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerBMW

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.19-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.70-6.50 oz
Optional BCI Group Number94R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance640 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Engine Compression130-261 PSI. 29 maximum variation. psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.331 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 13715 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3Bolts 1-10 90 degrees90 degrees
445 degrees45 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7015 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:

ReplaceTransmission Assembly · Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Oxygen Sensor · Fuel Filter · Engine Oil · Power Steering System · Cabin Air Filter
InspectPower Steering System · Rollover Protection System · Brake System · Brake Line · Suspension System · Cabin Air Filter · Steering Linkage · Windshield Wiper Blade
Drain, Flush & RefillEngine Coolant System
Read DtcsUniversal Vehicle Operation
Drain, Refill & BleedBrake 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 batteryVehicles taking 6.9 qtE90-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 11428683168Engine air filter 13717556961Fuel filter 16147163296Spark plug 12120037244

Reference guides

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

OBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 335IX 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 335IX E90 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.