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BMW 740iL
E38 / 1998 / Sedan
Global (Europe, North America, Asia including Japan)Coverage: expanded
Year and trim selector
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Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | technical-profile | M62B44TU, M73B54 | 4398 cc (M62B44TU), 5397 cc (M73B54) | Electronic multipoint fuel injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | M62B44TU, M73B54 | BMW Longlife grade 5W-30 or equivalent synthetic oil meeting BMW LL-98 | Approximately 7.5 liters service fill including filter (M62B44TU); 9.0 liters service fill including filter (M73B54) | Automatic transmission fluid type Dexron III or BMW ATF type specified per market |
Technical specifications
- Engines: M62B44TU, M73B54
- Transmissions: Not available for this model/year, 5-speed automatic (ZF 5HP-24 for V8, GM 4L80-E for V12 in some markets), Automatic transmission fluid type Dexron III or BMW ATF type specified per market
- Tire sizes: Front 225/55 ZR16, Rear 255/50 ZR16
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: BMW Longlife grade 5W-30 or equivalent synthetic oil meeting BMW LL-98
- Transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid type Dexron III or BMW ATF type specified per market
- Coolant: 13 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT4 brake fluid, changed every 2 years recommended
Known problems
- VANOS system failure (M62B44TU)
- Cooling system leaks
- Electrical issues with early CAN bus components