BMW 5 series, E39 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E39 (EU) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3,2 to 13,1 liters. The data covers 26 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
535i (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP24 (A5S440Z) 5/1
520i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,9 liter
  • Capacity 6,2 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
525d (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 9 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
525d (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,8 liter
  • Code: ZF 5/1
525i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 9 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
525i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
530d (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 9 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
530d (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,8 liter
  • Code: ZF 5/1
530i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 9 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
530i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
540i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP24 (A5S440Z) 5/1
530d (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,8 liter
  • Code: ZF 5/1
535i (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP24 (A5S440Z) 5/1
520i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
  • 520i (1995-2000)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
  • 520i (1995-2000)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
523i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP19 (A5S325Z) 5/1
  • 523i (1995-2000)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
  • 523i (1995-2000)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
  • 525tds (1995-2000)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP18 (A5S310Z) 5/1
  • 525tds (1995-2000)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP18 (A5S310Z) 5/1
528i (1995-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
  • 528i (1995-2001)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
  • 528i (1995-2001)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 8,8 liter (With torque converter)
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Without torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
540i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP24 (A5S440Z) 5/1
  • 540i (1995-2000)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Capacity 13,1 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP30 (A5S560Z) 5/1

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