- 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.
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Model: BMW 5 series, E39 (1995 – 2004)
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Engine | Capacity | Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520i (1995 – 2000) | M52 B20 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 520i (2000 – 2004) | M54 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 523i (1995 – 2000) | M52 B25 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 525i (2000 – 2004) | M54 B25 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 528i (1995 – 2001) | M52(TU) B28 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 530i (2000 – 2004) | M54 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 535i (1996 – 2000) | M62 B35 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 535i (2001 – 2003) | M62 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 540i (1996 – 2000) | M62 B44 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 540i (2000 – 2004) | M62 | 7.5 | n/a |
| M5 (1998 – 2000) | S62 | 6.5 | n/a |
| M5 (2000 – 2003) | S62 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 520d (2000 – 2003) | M47 | 6 | n/a |
| 525td (1997 – 2000) | M51 | 6.75 | n/a |
| 525tds (1995 – 2000) | M51 | 6.75 | n/a |
| 525d (2000 – 2004) | M57 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 530d (1998 – 2000) | M57 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 530d (2000 – 2004) | M57 | 6.5 | n/a |