BMW 5 series, E12 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E12 (EU) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 1,75 to 7,25 liters. Service intervals include checks at 15000 km and changes at 30000 km or 36000 km. The data covers 11 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
520/6 (1977-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 5,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
528i (1977-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 2,4 liter (Total)
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
518 (1976-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 5,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
520 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 5,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
520i (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 5,1 liter (Total)
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
525 (1976-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 2,4 liter (Total)
  • Check 15000 km
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-22 3/1
518 (1974-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,75 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 5,5 liter (Total)
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-12/B 3/1
528 (1974-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 7,25 liter (Total)
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-12/B 3/1
525 (1973-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 6,05 liter (Total)
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-12/B 3/1
520 (1972-1975)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,75 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 5,5 liter (Total)
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-12/B 3/1
520i (1972-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,75 liter (Change capacity)
  • Capacity 5,5 liter (Total)
  • Change 36000 km
  • Code: ZF 3HP-12/B 3/1

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