Recommended Engine Oil for the BMW 8-Series. How Much Do You Need?
We analyzed official data on BMW 8-Series engine oil for 3 generations and 13 modifications produced from 1990 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.
The 8-Series Generations
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8-Series G14 (2018-2024) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| 840d xDrive Convertible | 6,5 L | 25000 km/ 24 months | 5W-30, 5W-40 | ||||||||
| M850i Convertible xDrive | 10,5 L | 10000 miles/ 12 months | - | ||||||||
| M850i xDrive Convertible PF | 10,5 L | 30000 km/ 24 months | 5W-30, 5W-40 | ||||||||
8-Series G15 (2018-2024) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| 840d xDrive Coupé | 6,5 L | 25000 km/ 24 months | 5W-30, 5W-40 | ||||||||
| M850i Coupé xDrive | 10,5 L | 10000 miles/ 12 months | - | ||||||||
| M850i xDrive Coupé PF | 10,5 L | 30000 km/ 24 months | 5W-30, 5W-40 | ||||||||
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8-Series E31 (1990-1999) | |||||||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Change interval | Oil type | ||||||||
| 840Ci | 7,5 L | - | 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40, 5W-30 | ||||||||
| 840Ci | 7,5 L | - | 5W-40, 10W-40 | ||||||||
| 850CSi | 7,5 L | - | 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40, 5W-30 | ||||||||
| 850CSi | 7,5 L | - | 5W-40, 10W-40 | ||||||||
| 850Ci | 7,5 L, Filter capacity 1 L | - | 5W-40, 10W-40 | ||||||||
| 850Ci | 8 L | - | 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40, 5W-30 | ||||||||
| 850i | 7,5 L, Filter capacity 1 L | - | 5W-40, 10W-40 | ||||||||
