BMW 5 series, E34 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E34 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3 to 13,1 liters. The data covers 24 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
520i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
525i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
  • 525i (1992-1995)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
  • 525i (1992-1995)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
525iX (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
525tds (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
535i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
  • 540i (1992-1995)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Capacity 13,1 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP30 (A5S560Z) 5/1
  • 540i (1992-1995)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Capacity 13,1 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP30 (A5S560Z) 5/1
520i (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
520i-24V (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
524td (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
525i (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
525i-24V (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
530i (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
535i (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4HP22 4/1
518i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4/1
520i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
520i-24V (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
524td (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
525i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
525i-24V (1988-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
530i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: 4/1
535i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Code: ZF 4/1

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