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BMW 760Li
E65 / F02 / 2006-2012 / 4-door Sedan / Sedan
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2006 BMW 760Li N73B60 (E65)
E65 / N73B60 / 6.0L V12 naturally aspirated petrol engine with VANOS variable valve timing and Valvetronic variable valve lift
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40Oil capacity: 10.5 liters (includes filter); service fill quantityRelated: N73B60, E65
2012 BMW 760Li N74B66 (F02)
F02 / N74B66 / 6.6L V12 twin-turbocharged petrol engine
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 synthetic engine oilOil capacity: Approx. 10.5 liters service fill including filter changeRelated: N74, N74B66
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | technical-profile | N73B60 | 5972 cc | Multi-point fuel injection with electronically controlled throttle |
| 2012 | technical-profile | N74B66 | 6592 cc | Direct injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | N73B60 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 | 10.5 liters (includes filter); service fill quantity | Automatic transmission fluid BMW ATF LT-71141 |
| 2012 | N74B66 | BMW Longlife-01 synthetic engine oil | Approx. 10.5 liters service fill including filter change | BMW Life Long Transmission Fluid (no regular change needed unless leak or failure) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: N73B60, N74B66
- Transmissions: Not available, 6-speed automatic (ZFI 6HP26), Automatic transmission fluid BMW ATF LT-71141, 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP70), BMW Life Long Transmission Fluid (no regular change needed unless leak or failure)
- Tire sizes: 245/45ZR18 front, 275/40ZR18 rear, Front: 245/40ZR20, Rear: 275/35ZR20
- 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-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 synthetic engine oil
- Transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid BMW ATF LT-71141 / BMW Life Long Transmission Fluid (no regular change needed unless leak or failure)
- Coolant: 13 liters (approximate, system) with ethylene glycol based coolant / ~12 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4, replaced every 2 years
Known problems
- VANOS system failures
- Electronic throttle actuator faults
- Transmission torque converter issues
- High complexity and cost of V12 servicing
- Potential for turbocharger and VANOS system faults