BMW X5, E70 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW X5, E70 (USA) models utilize differential fluid with a capacity range of 0,6 to 1,2 liters. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • X5 35i xDrive (2010-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • X5 50i xDrive (2010-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • X5 M (2009-2013)
  • Front, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • X5 M (2009-2013)
  • Rear, mid section as of prod. date 07-2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: QMVH
  • X5 M (2009-2013)
  • Rear, mid section up to prod. date 07-2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: QMVH
  • X5 xDrive35d (2008-2013)
  • Rear, up to 07/2011
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1-1,2 liter
  • X5 30si (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • X5 48i (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L

Additional Notes

  • Across the BMW X5 E70 lineup, the rear differential fluid capacity is 1 liter for the majority of configurations, including the 30si, 35i xDrive, 48i, 50i xDrive, and X5 M. A 1-liter service fill is typical for a compact rear differential unit in a mid-size SUV of this class.
  • The X5 xDrive35d (2008-2013) is the only configuration in the lineup with a rear differential capacity listed as a range, at 1 to 1.2 liters. A variable capacity range rather than a fixed value generally reflects minor differences in fill level depending on the angle of the drain or fill plug at the time of service.
  • The X5 M (2009-2013) front differential carries a capacity of 0.6 liters, applying to units produced up to 07/2011. A front differential in an all-wheel-drive performance variant like the X5 M is a smaller unit than the rear, which accounts for the reduced fluid volume relative to the 1-liter rear specification.
  • Several configurations, including the 35i xDrive, 50i xDrive, xDrive35d, and the X5 M front differential, carry a production date qualifier of "up to 07/2011." This indicates a mid-cycle hardware revision occurred at that point, and the listed capacities apply specifically to pre-revision units.
  • The X5 M rear differential mid section is listed with two separate entries distinguished by production date: one for units up to 07/2011 and one for units as of 07/2011. Both entries share the same 1-liter capacity, meaning the production date boundary in this case marks a component revision without a change in fluid volume.
  • All differential fluid specifications across the X5 E70 range are listed under normal use conditions. No severe-use interval or capacity variation is specified for any configuration in the dataset.

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