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- Brake Fluid
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Fitment and details
ATE SL.6 is a DOT 4 low viscosity brake fluid (ISO 4925 Class 6) in a 5 liter can for the brake system of BMW cars from the 1999 E46 3 Series through 2020 models such as the G20 3 Series and G05 X5, matched by spec to the DOT4 LV brake fluid in BMW's parts catalog.
- Brand: ATE (Original ATE, a Continental brand on the label)
- Maker part number: ATE 03.9901-6403.2 (ATE item 706403); our supplier writes it 03-9901-6403-2-02
- Product: ATE SL.6 brake fluid, DOT 4, ISO 4925 Class 6 (low viscosity)
- Spec and claim strength: ATE data sheet TD 007 says SL.6 meets and exceeds FMVSS 116 DOT 4, SAE J1704 and ISO 4925 Class 6. ATE names no BMW approval; the BMW match is by spec
- Boiling points: dry at least 265 °C, wet at least 175 °C (ATE TD 007)
- BMW part numbers: 81220142156 (BMW brake fluid, 12 oz bottle; BMW bulletin SIB 34 02 24 calls it brake fluid DOT 4). Same spec as BMW catalog DOT4 LV fluid 83132184843 (1000 ml) and 83132405979 (Japan)
- Older BMW numbers: 81229070483 (replaced by 81220142156) and 83130139902 (Japan, replaced by 83132405979)
- Size: 5 liter can
Which BMWs use ATE SL.6 DOT 4 low viscosity brake fluid?
ATE SL.6 matches the brake fluid BMW's parts catalog lists as DOT4 LV, low viscosity (83132184843) for the brake system of these BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce chassis, from the 1999 E46 3 Series to 2020 models, plus certain 2023-2025 cars named in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24. Unit: brake hydraulic system. Catalog data runs through December 2019. Confirm by VIN.
- 2 Series: F22 (2014-2017), F23 (2015-2017)
- 3 Series: E46 (1999-2006), E90 (2006-2012), F30 (2012-2019), F31 (2013-2019), F34 (2014-2019)
- 3 Series Sedan: G20 (2019-2020)
- 4 Series: F32 (2014-2020), F33 (2014-2020), F36 (2014-2020)
- 5 Series: E60 (2004-2010), E61 (2005-2010), F07 (2010-2017), F10 (2010-2017)
- 5 Series Sedan: G30 (2017-2020)
- 5 Series Sedan & i5 Sedan: G60 (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- 6 Series: E63 (2004-2010), F06 (2012-2019), F12 (2011-2018), F13 (2012-2017)
- 640i xDrive Gran Turismo: G32 (2018-2019)
- 7 Series: E65 (2002-2008), E66 (2002-2008), F01 (2009-2015), F02 (2009-2015), G11 (2016-2020)
- 7 Series Sedan: G12 (2016-2020)
- 7 Series Sedan & i7 Sedan: G70 (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- 8 Series Convertible: G14 (2019-2020)
- 8 Series Coupe: G15 (2019-2020)
- 8 Series Gran Coupe: G16 (2020)
- BMW XM Sports Activity Vehicle: G09 (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- M5 Sedan: F90 (2018-2020)
- M8 Convertible: F91 (2020)
- M8 Coupe: F92 (2020)
- X1: E84 (2012-2015), F48 (2016-2020)
- X1 Sports Activity Vehicle: U11 (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- X2: F39 (2018-2020)
- X2 Sports Activity Coupe: U10 (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- X3: E83 (2004-2010), F25 (2011-2017)
- X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle: F97 (2019-2020)
- X3 Sports Activity Vehicle: G01 (2018-2020)
- X4: F26 (2014-2018)
- X4 M Sports Activity Coupe: F98 (2019-2020)
- X4 Sports Activity Coupe: G02 (2018-2020)
- X5: E53 (2000-2007), E70 (2007-2013), F15 (2014-2018)
- X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle: F95 (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- X5 Sports Activity Vehicle: G05 (2019-2020; certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- X6: E71 (2008-2014), F16 (2015-2019)
- X6 M Sports Activity Coupe: F96 (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- X6 Sports Activity Coupe: G06 (2020; certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- X7 Sports Activity Vehicle: G07 (2019-2020; certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- Z4: E85 (2003-2008), E86 (2006-2008), E89 (2009-2016), G29 (2019-2020)
- i3: I01 (2014-2020)
- More BMW chassis codes (confirm model by VIN): E64 (2004-2010), E72 (2010-2012), E82 (2008-2014), E88 (2008-2014), E91 (2006-2012), E92 (2007-2013), E93 (2007-2014), F04 (2010-2012), F80 (2014-2019), F82 (2014-2020), F83 (2015-2020), F85 (2015-2018), F86 (2015-2019), F87 (2016-2020), I12 (2014-2018)
- MINI (BMW Group) chassis in BMW's catalog: F54 (2016-2020), F55 (2015-2020), F56 (2014-2020), F57 (2016-2020), F60 (2017-2020), F65 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24), F66 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24), R50 (2002-2007), R52 (2005-2008), R53 (2002-2007), R55 (2008-2014), R56 (2007-2014), R57 (2009-2015), R58 (2012-2015), R59 (2012-2015), R60 (2011-2017), R61 (2013-2017), U25 MINI Countryman (certain 2023-2025 cars in BMW recall bulletin SIB 34 02 24)
- Rolls-Royce (BMW Group) chassis in BMW's catalog: RR1 (2003-2017), RR2 (2007-2017), RR3 (2009-2017), RR4 (2010-2020), RR5 (2014-2020), RR6 (2016-2020), RR31 (2019-2020)
Not confirmed yet: E36, E38, E39, E52 and Z3 cars (1999-2003), 2021 and 2022 cars, and 2021 and newer chassis outside the recall bulletin. Send your VIN before ordering for these cars.
Is ATE SL.6 a DOT 4 low viscosity brake fluid?
Yes. ATE's data sheet TD 007 says SL.6 meets and exceeds FMVSS 116 DOT 4, SAE J1704 and ISO 4925 Class 6, the low viscosity class. ATE names no BMW approval, so the match to BMW's DOT4 LV fluid is by spec.
Which BMW brake fluid numbers does ATE SL.6 match?
ATE SL.6 matches BMW catalog brake fluid 83132184843 (DOT4 LV, low viscosity, 1000 ml) and 83132405979 (Japan) by spec. BMW 81220142156 is BMW's 12 oz brake fluid bottle, which replaced 81229070483.
How much ATE SL.6 comes in the 5 liter can?
ATE SL.6 part 03.9901-6403.2 (ATE item 706403) comes in a 5 liter can.
Can ATE SL.6 be mixed with other brake fluid?
ATE's data sheet says SL.6 can be mixed with other fluids that meet ISO 4925 Class 6, DOT 5.1 or DOT 4, and that ESP (BMW calls it DSC) works best, also at very low temperatures, with ISO 4925 Class 6 fluid.
The right brake fluid depends on your car and build date. Send your VIN to support@ia-euro.com and we'll confirm it before it ships.
