- 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, E60 / E61 (2003 – 2011) (USA)
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Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
---|---|---|---|
525i (2003 – 2005) | M54 B25 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
525i (2005 – 2007) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
525xi (2005 – 2007) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
528i (2006 – 2010) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
528xi (2006 – 2010) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
530i (2003 – 2005) | M54 B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
530i (2005 – 2007) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
530xi (2005 – 2007) | N52B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
535i (2006 – 2010) | N54B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
535xi (2006 – 2010) | N54B30 | 6.5 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
545i (2003 – 2005) | N62B44 | 8 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
550i (2005 – 2010) | N62TUB48 | 8 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |
M5 (2003 – 2010) | S85 | 9.3 | 10 000 miles/ 12 months |