BMW 5 series, E34 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

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

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

Type	Specifications
520i (1992-1995)	Use: Normal Capacity 1 liter Code: 5/1
525i (1992-1995)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 5/1
525iX (1992-1995)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 5/1
525tds (1992-1995)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 5/1
530i V8 (1992-1995)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 5/1
535i (1992-1995)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,3 liter Code: 5/1
M5 3.8 (1992-1995)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 6/1
520i (1990-1991)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,15 liter Code: 5/1
520i-24V (1990-1991)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,15 liter Code: 5/1
524td (1990-1991)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,15 liter Code: 5/1
525i (1990-1991)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 5/1
525i-24V (1990-1991)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 5/1
530i (1990-1991)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 5/1
535i (1990-1991)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,3 liter Code: 5/1
518i (1989-1994)	Use: Normal Capacity 1 liter Code: S5D 200G 5/1
518i (1988-1989)	Use: Normal Capacity 1 liter Code: 5/1
520i (1988-1989)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,15 liter Code: 5/1
520i-24V (1988-1989)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,15 liter Code: 5/1
524td (1988-1989)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 5/1
525i (1988-1989)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 5/1
525i-24V (1988-1990)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 5/1
530i (1988-1989)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 5/1
535i (1988-1989)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,3 liter Code: 5/1
M5 3.6 (1988-1992)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,25 liter Code: 5/1