BMW 5 series, E34 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E34 (EU) models require coolant with capacities ranging from 6,1 to 13,3 liters. The service interval for coolant changes is 24 months. The data covers 26 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
518i (1994-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Change 24 months
520i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
525i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
525iX (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
525tds (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,75 liter
  • Change 24 months
530i V8 (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
535i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
540i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
M5 3.8 (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,3 liter
  • Change 24 months
520i (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Capacity 11 liter (+ airconditioning)
  • Change 24 months
520i-24V (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
524td (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
525i (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
525i-24V (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
530i (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
535i (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
518i (1989-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Change 24 months
518i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Change 24 months
520i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
520i-24V (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
524td (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
525i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
525i-24V (1988-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 24 months
530i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
535i (1988-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 24 months
M5 3.6 (1988-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,3 liter
  • Change 24 months

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