BMW 5 series, E28 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E28 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1 to 1,6 liters. The data covers 26 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
520i (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
524 td (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
524D (1987-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
525i (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
528i (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
535i (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
M 535i (Motorsport) (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 5/1
M5 (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Code: 5/1
524 td (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
524D (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
518i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 4/1
518i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
520i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
524 td (1985-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
525 e (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
525i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
528i (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
M 535i (Motorsport) (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 5/1
518 (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 4/1
518 (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
520i (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
523i (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
524 td (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Code: 5/1
525 e (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
525i (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1
528i (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Code: 5/1

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