BMW 5 series, E28 (USA)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E28 (USA) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,25 to 1,6 liters. The data covers 14 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • M5 (1987-1988)
  • Getrag with green plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter (Without dual mass flywheel)
  • Code: 280 5/1
  • M5 (1987-1988)
  • Getrag with red plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Code: 280 5/1
  • 528e (1986-1988)
  • Getrag with green plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter (Without dual mass flywheel)
  • Code: 260 5/1
  • 528e (1986-1988)
  • Getrag with green plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Without dual mass flywheel)
  • Code: 265 5/1
  • 528e (1986-1988)
  • Getrag with red plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 265 5/1
  • 535i/S (1986-1988)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Code: 260 5/1
  • 535i/S (1986-1988)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 265 5/1
  • 524td (1985-1986)
  • Getrag with green plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Code: 260 5/1
  • 528e (1985-1986)
  • Getrag with green plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter (Without dual mass flywheel)
  • Code: 260 5/1
  • 528e (1985-1986)
  • Getrag with green plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Without dual mass flywheel)
  • Code: 265 5/1
  • 535i/S (1985-1986)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,25 liter
  • Code: 260 5/1
  • 535i/S (1985-1986)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 265 5/1
  • 528e (1981-1985)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 265 5/1
  • 528e (1981-1985)
  • Getrag with green plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 265 5/1

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