For 1989 7 Series Second generation BMW recommends to use: H1 12V 55W P14.5s, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), R5W 12V 5W BA15s, and Festoon 12V 15W SV8.5 (15.5x41). To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps H1 12V 55W P14.5s
Front direction indicator P21W 12V 21W BA15s
High beam H1 12V 55W P14.5s
Low beam H1 12V 55W P14.5s
Parking light W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Side direction indicator W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Engine compartment light C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
expand_moreInterior light
Front C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Rear Festoon 12V 15W SV8.5 (15.5x41)
expand_moreRear light sources
Auxiliary brake light P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Back-up lamp P21W 12V 21W BA15s
License plate light C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Rear direction indicator P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Tail light R5W 12V 5W BA15s

Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1989 BMW 7 Series user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 7 Series service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1989 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 7 Series Second generation model years

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