BMW 5 series, E12 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E12 (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 7,2 to 12 liters. Service intervals require a change every 24 months. 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 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
528i (1977-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
518 (1976-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
520 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
520i (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
525 (1976-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
518 (1974-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
528 (1974-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
525 (1973-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
520 (1972-1975)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
520i (1972-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months

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