• Engine: Engine Code. A sequence of letters and numbers. This includes the engine block type and engine family, but may also include other information.
  • Capacity: Capacity/Filter capacity in litres(liters). Engine oil fill quantity (Service fill).
  • Intervals: Oil Change Intervals (use: normal). Engine oil should be changed at the latest after this time or after miles/km, whichever comes first.

The oil filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed, unless the car’s owner’s manual recommends otherwise.

Model: BMW 5 series, E34 (1988 – 1995)

BMW 5 series, E34 (1988 - 1995) Engine Capacity Intervals
518i (1988 – 1989) 4 / 0.25 n/a
518i (1989 – 1990) 4 / 0.25 n/a
520i (1988 – 1989) 4.25 / 0.25 n/a
520i (1990 – 1991) 4.25 / 0.25 n/a
520i (1992 – 1995) 5.75 / 0.75 n/a
520i-24V (1988 – 1989) 5.75 n/a
520i-24V (1990 – 1991) 5.75 / 0.75 n/a
525i (1988 – 1989) 4.25 / 0.25 n/a
525i (1990 – 1991) 4.25 / 0.25 n/a
525i-24V (1988 – 1990) 6.75 n/a
525i-24V (1990 – 1991) 5.75 / 0.75 n/a
525i (1992 – 1995) 5.75 n/a
525iX (1992 – 1995) M50 6.5 n/a
530i (1988 – 1989) 5.75 / 0.75 n/a
530i (1990 – 1991) 5.75 / 0.75 n/a
530i V8 (1992 – 1995) M60 7.5 n/a
535i (1988 – 1989) 5.75 / 0.75 n/a
535i (1990 – 1991) 5.75 / 0.75 n/a
535i (1992 – 1995) 5.75 / 0.75 n/a
540i (1992 – 1995) 7.5 / 0.75 n/a
M5 (1989 – 1991) 8 / 0.5 n/a
M5 (1992 – 1995) 5.75 n/a
524td (1988 – 1989) 6 / 1.75 n/a
524td (1990 – 1991) 6 / 1.75 n/a
525tds (1992 – 1995) 6.75 / 1 n/a

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