BMW 5 series, E28 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E28 (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 7,2 to 12 liters. The service interval for coolant is 24 months. The data covers 24 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
520i (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
524 td (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
524D (1987-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
525i (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
528i (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
535i (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
M 535i (Motorsport) (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
M5 (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
524 td (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
524D (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
518i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
520i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
524 td (1985-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
525 e (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
525i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
528i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
M 535i (Motorsport) (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
518 (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter
  • Change 24 months
520i (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
523i (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
524 td (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
525 e (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
525i (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
528i (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months

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