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BMW 550 Series A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2014 to 2015 BMW 550 Series (8 Cyl. 4.4 Eng.) uses 29.92 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2014 to 2015 BMW 550 Series: 29.92 oz of R-134a, 6 oz of PAG-46 oil.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
BMW 550 Series A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
20168 Cyl. 4.4 Eng.DecalSee decalSee decal
2014 to 20158 Cyl. 4.4 Eng.R-134a29.92 ozPAG-46 6 oz
2012 to 20138 Cyl. 4.4 Eng.R-134a30 ozPAG-46
20118 Cyl. 4.4 Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 6.8 oz
20108 Cyl. 4.4 Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 6.1 oz
20108 Cyl. 4.8 Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 6.1 oz
2008 to 20098 Cyl. 4.8 Eng.R-134a29 ozPAG-46 6.3 oz
2006 to 20078 Cyl. 4.8 Eng.R-134a27 ozPAG-46 6.8 oz
2006 to 20078 Cyl. 4.8 Eng.R-134a27 ozPAG-46 5.9 oz

Recharge supplies for your BMW 550 Series

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.