BMW 5 series, E39 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E39 (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 8,4 to 13,5 liters. The service interval for coolant is 36 months. The data covers 18 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
535i (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 36 months
520d (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,4 liter
  • Change 36 months
520i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
525d (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,2 liter
  • Change 36 months
525i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
530d (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,2 liter
  • Change 36 months
530i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
540i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 36 months
M5 (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
530d (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,2 liter
  • Change 36 months
M5 (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 36 months
525td (1997-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10 liter
  • Change 36 months
535i (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Capacity 13,5 liter (+ additional reservoir)
  • Change 36 months
520i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
523i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
525tds (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10 liter
  • Change 36 months
528i (1995-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Change 36 months
540i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 36 months

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