BMW 5 series, E28 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

The BMW 5 series, E28 (EU) uses differential fluid with a capacity ranging from 1.7 to 1.9 liters depending on the configuration. The data covers 24 different configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 520i (1987-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 524 td (1987-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 524D (1987-1990)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 525i (1987-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 528i (1987-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 535i (1987-1988)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • M 535i (Motorsport) (1987-1988)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • M5 (1987-1989)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 524 td (1986-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 524D (1986-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 518i (1985-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 520i (1985-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 524 td (1985-1986)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 525 e (1985-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 525i (1985-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 528i (1985-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • M 535i (Motorsport) (1985-1987)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • 518 (1983-1985)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 520i (1983-1985)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 523i (1983-1985)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 524 td (1983-1985)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 525 e (1983-1985)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 525i (1983-1985)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • 528i (1983-1985)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter

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