BMW X5, E53 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW X5, E53 (EU) models utilize differential fluid with capacities ranging from 0,6 to 1,4 liters. The data covers 19 configurations.

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

Type	Specifications
X5 3.0d DPF (2004-2007) Front	Use: Normal Capacity 0,7 liter (Initial fill) Capacity 0,6 liter (Service fill)
X5 3.0d DPF (2004-2007) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,4 liter Code: 215K
X5 4.8is (2004-2007) Front	Use: Normal Capacity 0,7 liter (Initial fill) Capacity 0,6 liter (Service fill)
X5 4.8is (2004-2007) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,4 liter Code: 215K
X5 3.0d (2003-2007) Front	Use: Normal Capacity 0,7 liter (Initial fill) Capacity 0,6 liter (Service fill)
X5 3.0d (2003-2007) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,4 liter Code: 215K
X5 3.0d DPF (2003-2004) Front	Use: Normal Capacity 0,7 liter (Initial fill) Capacity 0,6 liter (Service fill)
X5 3.0d DPF (2003-2004) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,4 liter Code: 215K
X5 3.0i (2003-2007) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 188K
X5 4.4i (2003-2007) Front	Use: Normal Capacity 0,7 liter (Initial fill) Capacity 0,6 liter (Service fill)
X5 4.4i (2003-2007) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 188K
X5 3.0d (2001-2003) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 188K
X5 3.0d DPF (2001-2003) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 188K
X5 4.6is (2001-2004) Front	Use: Normal Capacity 0,7 liter (Initial fill) Capacity 0,6 liter (Service fill)
X5 4.6is (2001-2004) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 188K
X5 3.0i (1999-2003) Front	Use: Normal Capacity 0,7 liter (Initial fill) Capacity 0,6 liter (Service fill)
X5 3.0i (1999-2003) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 188K
X5 4.4i (1999-2003) Front	Use: Normal Capacity 0,7 liter (Initial fill) Capacity 0,6 liter (Service fill)
X5 4.4i (1999-2003) Rear	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 188K

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