Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 M Coupe.
The 2008 BMW M Coupe.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11421741000. 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.
| Engine oil filter | 11421741000 alt 11428683168 |
| Engine air filter | 13717521033 alt 13717542545 |
| Fuel filter | 16117168284 |
| Spark plug | 12122158253 alt 12120022902 |
| Battery | 61217586960 alt 61217586961 |
| Front wiper blades | 61617198671 alt 61617198670 |
| Thermostat | 11531318402 alt 11531318274 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319195194 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 161.8 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Overall height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3230 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 58.3 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine 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.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.1 Pints |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.9 qt |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.8 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 92 ft-lbs, MT: 89 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 11 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 88 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.26-1.90 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.70-6.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 47 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Pressure Test | 29.0 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 26-30 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 207 °F |
| Engine Compression | 130-261 PSI. 29 maximum variation. psi |
| Engine Compression | 159-174 PSI. |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 18-22 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs / 49 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in / 0.75 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in / 0.75 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.031 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.803 in / 0.685 in |
| Rotor Finish | 0.5 - 3.5 μin |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44 ft. lbs., step 2: 50 degrees, step 3: 50 | 44 ft. lbs |
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 |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70 | 15 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.
| Every 25,000 mi | Brake Linings (inspect) |
| Every 28,000 mi | Cabin Air Filter (inspect) |
| Every 30,000 mi | Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) |
| Every 31,000 mi | Brake System (inspect) |
| Every 100,000 mi | Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) |
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6.9 qt of USE ONLY BMW HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL BMW PART NO. 07510009420 OR EQUIVALENT, per the factory manual.