BMW 7 series, E38 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 7 series, E38 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3,2 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
  • 725tds (1996-2000)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP18 (A5S310Z) 5/1
  • 728i (1996-2001)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1-6,2 liter
  • Capacity 8,7-8,9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP18 (A5S310Z) 5/1
735i (1996-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP24 (A5S440Z) 5/1
740i (1996-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Capacity 9 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP24 (A5S440Z) 5/1
  • 750i (1996-2001)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Capacity 13,1 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP30 (A5S560Z) 5/1
  • 730i (1994-1996)
  • With black rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP18 (A5S310Z) 5/1
  • 730i (1994-1996)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP18 (A5S310Z) 5/1
  • 740i (1994-1996)
  • With green rating plate
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,5 liter
  • Capacity 13,1 liter (+ torque converter)
  • Code: ZF 5HP30 (A5S560Z) 5/1
  • 750i (1994-1996)
  • 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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