BMW 5 series, E39 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E39 (USA) automatic transmission fluid has a capacity range of 3,3 to 13,1 liters. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
525i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • 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
530i (2000-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • 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
528i (1995-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM A5S 360R/390R 5/1
  • 528i (1995-2001)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
  • 528i (1995-2001)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: GM THM-R1 (A4S270/310R) 4/1
540i (1995-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP24 (A5S440Z) 5/1
  • 540i (1995-2003)
  • 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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