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E32 platform

1994 BMW 750IL

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 750IL.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1994 BMW 750IL rides BMW’s E32 chassis and is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, carrying EPA fuel-economy ratings of 11/17/13 mpg city/highway/combined. Its scheduled oil service specifies 7.9 quarts of 15W-40, 10W-40, or 10W-30 API SJ oil. In the model’s 1990–2001 complaint history, 1994 falls early in the range—well before the 1998 high of six complaints and nearer the 1991 low of one—placing it in a comparatively quieter part of this generation’s reliability record.

Model year200120001999199819971996199519941993

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy11/17/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11427510717. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11427510717
Engine air filter13721720861
Fuel filter13321720101
Spark plug12129061870
Front wiper blades61618355052 alt 61618361475
Serpentine belt11281733708 alt 11281736744
Thermostat11531729720 alt 11511705408
Cabin air filter64311390836

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.6 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4167 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 61.4 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 17 / 13 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.9 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJ engine oil, GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.9 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.9 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 60,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
3
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B5108192024-01-16Electrical SystemThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B1229172017-12-01EquipmentSERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1…
MSG10161996-10-01Exterior LightingRECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 750IL take?

7.9 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.

Does the 1994 750IL have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 750IL get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 17 highway / 13 combined mpg.