BMW 5 series, E39 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E39 (EU) manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 1,1 to 2,3 liters. 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 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
520d (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
520i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
525d (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
525i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
530d (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
530i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
540i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Code: 6/1
M5 (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 6/1
530d (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
M5 (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Code: 6/1
525td (1997-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
535i (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
520i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Code: 5/1
523i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
525tds (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
528i (1995-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 5/1
540i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Code: 6/1

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