What gas does the 2006 BMW 6 Series take?

The EPA rates every 2006 BMW 6 Series engine on premium gasoline - BMW recommends or requires premium, and the label inside the fuel door says which.

Key takeaways

  • 2 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2006 BMW 6 Series.
  • Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
  • None of the listed engines is flex-fuel, so do not use E85.
2006 BMW 6 Series: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionDriveRated fuelE85
4.8L 8-cylinder6-speed automaticRWDpremium gasolineNo
4.8L 8-cylinder6-speed manualRWDpremium gasolineNo

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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