BMW 5 series, E39 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E39 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1 to 1,4 liters. 17 configurations are covered by the data.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 535i (2001-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 520i (2000-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 525d (2000-2004)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • 525i (2000-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 530d (2000-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Code: 220K
  • 530i (2000-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 540i (2000-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • M5 (2000-2003)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 215
  • 530d (1998-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Code: 220K
  • M5 (1998-2000)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 215
  • 525td (1997-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 535i (1996-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 520i (1995-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 523i (1995-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 525tds (1995-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 528i (1995-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 540i (1995-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Code: 220K

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