Recommended Type of Engine Oil for BMW 5-Series. How Much Do You Need
Engine
1.8 (M40B18)
Years
1990-1996
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w40
How much (L.)
4
Other 1.8 engines
Engine
2.0 (N47)
Years
2007-2016
Recommended oil
Synthetic 10w40 for Diesel
How much (L.)
5.2
Other 2.0 engines
Engine
2.2 (M54)
Years
2000-2005
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
6.5
Engine
2.5 (N52B25)
Years
2005-2010
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
8.25, 6.5
Other 2.5 engines
Engine
2.7 (M20B27)
Years
1983-1987
Recommended oil
Semi Synthetic 10w40
How much (L.)
-
Engine
2.8 (M52(TU)B28)
Years
1996-2000
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
6.5
Other 2.8 engines
Engine
2.9 (M57D30)
Years
1998-2004
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
7
Other 2.9 engines
Engine
3.0 (N53B30)
Years
2007-2011
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
8.25, 6.5
Other 3.0 engines
Engine
3.4 (M30B35)
Years
1985-1993
Recommended oil
Semi Synthetic 10w40
How much (L.)
-
Other 3.4 engines
Engine
3.5 (M62)
Years
2001-2003
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
7.5
Other 3.5 engines
Engine
3.8 (S38B38)
Years
1992-1995
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w40
How much (L.)
5,75
Engine
4.0 (N62TUB40)
Years
2005-2009
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
8
Other 4.0 engines
Engine
4.4 (M62)
Years
2000-2004
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
7.5
Other 4.4 engines
Engine
4.8 (N62B48A)
Years
2011
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
8
Other 4.8 engines
Engine
4.9 (S38B49)
Years
2000-2003
Recommended oil
Synthetic 5w30
How much (L.)
6.5
Other 4.9 engines
Engine
5.0 (S85B50A)
Years
2005-2010
Recommended oil
Synthetic 10w60
How much (L.)
9.3
Other 5.0 engines
| Engine (Volume and Code) | Years of Production | Recommended oil | How much (L.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (M40B18) | 1990-1996 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4 |
| 1.8 (M43B18) | 1990-1996 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4 |
| 1.8 (M10B18) | 1980-1987 | Semi Synthetic 10w40 | - |
| 2.0 (N47) | 2007-2016 | Synthetic 10w40 for Diesel | 5.2 |
| 2.0 (M47TU2) | 2005-2006 | Synthetic 10w40 for Diesel | 5.5 |
| 2.0 (M52B20) | 1995-2000 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 2.0 (M50B20) | 1988-1995 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4,25, 5,75 |
| 2.0 (M50B20TU) | 1988-1995 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4,25, 5,75 |
| 2.0 (M20B20) | 1980-1991 | Semi Synthetic 10w40 | - |
| 2.0 (N47S) | 2011-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | 5.2 |
| 2.0 (N20B20A) | 2011-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | - |
| 2.0 (N47N) | 2012-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | 5.2 |
| 2.0 (M50B206S1) | 1988-1995 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4,25, 5,75 |
| 2.0 (M50B206S2) | 1988-1995 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4,25, 5,75 |
| 2.0 (M50B(206S1)) | 1988-1995 | Mineral 15w40 | 5.75, 4.25 |
| 2.0 (M50B(206S2)Vanos) | 1988-1995 | Mineral 15w40 | 5.75, 4.25 |
| 2.2 (M54) | 2000-2005 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 2.5 (N52B25) | 2005-2010 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8.25, 6.5 |
| 2.5 (M52TU) | 2000-2000 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6,5 |
| 2.5 (M52B25) | 1996-2000 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 2.5 (M57TU) | 2003-2007 | Synthetic 10w40 for Diesel | 6.5, 8.25 |
| 2.5 (M57) | 2000-2004 | Synthetic 10w40 for Diesel | 6.5 |
| 2.5 (M51D25 (Inter.)) | 1996-1998 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.75 |
| 2.5 (M50B25TU) | 1988-1995 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4,25, 6,75 |
| 2.5 (M52B25(Vanos)) | 1988-1995 | Mineral 15w40 | 6.75, 4.25 |
| 2.5 (M20B25) | 1988-1991 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4,25, 6,75 |
| 2.5 (N53B25) | 2007-2010 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 2.5 (N52B25A) | 2011-2011 | Synthetic 5w30 | - |
| 2.5 (M30B25) | 1981-1987 | Semi Synthetic 10w40 | - |
| 2.5 (M30B25L) | 1981-1987 | Semi Synthetic 10w40 | - |
| 2.5 (M50B25) | 1988-1995 | Synthetic 5w40 | 4,25, 6,75 |
| 2.5 (M51D25) | 1990-1995 | Synthetic 5w40 | 6 |
| 2.5 (M51) | 1995-2000 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.75 |
| 2.5 (M54B25) | 2000-2005 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5, 6.75 |
| 2.7 (M20B27) | 1983-1987 | Semi Synthetic 10w40 | - |
| 2.8 (M52(TU)B28) | 1996-2000 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 2.8 (M30B28) | 1981-1987 | Semi Synthetic 10w40 | - |
| 2.9 (M57D30) | 1998-2004 | Synthetic 5w30 | 7 |
| 2.9 (M57) | 1998-2004 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 3.0 (N53B30) | 2007-2011 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8.25, 6.5 |
| 3.0 (N57D30) | 2009-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 3.0 (M57TU2) | 2007-2010 | Synthetic 10w40 for Diesel | 8.25 |
| 3.0 (M57TU) | 2003-2010 | Synthetic 10w40 for Diesel | 8.25 |
| 3.0 (M54) | 2000-2004 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 3.0 (M60B30) | 1993-1996 | Synthetic 5w40 | 7,5 |
| 3.0 (M30B30) | 1988-1990 | Synthetic 5w40 | 5,75 |
| 3.0 (N55B30) | 2009-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | 7.5-7.7, 6.5 |
| 3.0 (N55B30A) | 2011-2011 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 3.0 (N52B30) | 2005-2007 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8.25, 6.5 |
| 3.0 (M57) | 1998-2004 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 3.0 (M54B30) | 2003-2005 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5, 8.25 |
| 3.0 (N57ZD30) | 2012-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 3.4 (M30B35) | 1985-1993 | Semi Synthetic 10w40 | - |
| 3.4 (M30B35 (Motronic)) | 1985-1987 | Mineral 10w40 | 5.75 |
| 3.5 (M62) | 2001-2003 | Synthetic 5w30 | 7.5 |
| 3.5 (M62B35) | 1996-2000 | Synthetic 5w30 | 7.5 |
| 3.5 (S38B36) | 1992-1992 | Semi Synthetic 10w40 | - |
| 3.5 (S38B35) | 1987-1991 | Mineral 10w40 | 8 |
| 3.8 (S38B38) | 1992-1995 | Synthetic 5w40 | 5,75 |
| 4.0 (N62TUB40) | 2005-2009 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8 |
| 4.0 (M60B40) | 1993-1996 | Synthetic 5w40 | 7,5 |
| 4.4 (M62) | 2000-2004 | Synthetic 5w30 | 7.5 |
| 4.4 (M62B44) | 1996-2000 | Synthetic 5w30 | 7.5 |
| 4.4 (N62B44) | 2003-2005 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8 |
| 4.4 (N63) | 2010-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8,5 |
| 4.4 (N63B44) | 2009-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | - |
| 4.4 (S63N) | 2011-2013 | Synthetic 5w30 | - |
| 4.4 (S63T) | 2011-2016 | Synthetic 5w30 | - |
| 4.8 (N62B48A) | 2011-2011 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8 |
| 4.8 (N62B48B) | 2011-2011 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8 |
| 4.8 (N62TUB48) | 2005-2010 | Synthetic 5w30 | 8 |
| 4.9 (S38B49) | 2000-2003 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 4.9 (S62B50) | 2000-2003 | Synthetic 5w30 | 6.5 |
| 4.9 (S62) | 1999-2003 | Synthetic 10w60 | 6.5 |
| 5.0 (S85B50A) | 2005-2010 | Synthetic 10w60 | 9.3 |
| 5.0 (S85) | 2005-2010 | Synthetic 10w60 | 9.3 |
Other BMW models
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
i
M
X
Z