BMW 5 series, E60 / E61 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 5 series, E60 / E61 (USA) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,6 to 1,6 liters. The data covers 17 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 528i (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 528xi (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 528xi (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 535i (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215L
  • 535xi (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 535xi (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 215L
  • 525i (2005-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 525xi (2005-2007)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 525xi (2005-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 530i (2005-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 530xi (2005-2007)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • 530xi (2005-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 550i (2005-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 215K
  • 525i (2003-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 530i (2003-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • 545i (2003-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Code: 215K
  • M5 (2003-2010)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter

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