BMW 5 series, E39 (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E39 (EU) models require power steering fluid with a capacity of 1,2 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)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 520d (2000-2003)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 520i (2000-2004)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 525d (2000-2004)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 525i (2000-2004)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 530d (2000-2004)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 530i (2000-2004)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 540i (2000-2004)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • M5 (2000-2003)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 530d (1998-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • M5 (1998-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 525td (1997-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 535i (1996-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 520i (1995-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 523i (1995-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 525tds (1995-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 528i (1995-2001)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • 540i (1995-2000)
  • Separate system (ATF cap)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter

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