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Engine Controls - Specifications: Specifications BMW 5 series E39

CAPACITIES

ApplicationAmp Hr. Rating
325i/325is65
325iC70
525i & 525iT75

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
325i/325iC & 325is7.0 Qts. (6.6L)
525i & 525iT6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Cooling System
325i/325iC & 325is11.0 Qts. (10.4L)
525i & 525iT11.6 Qts. (11.0L)
Manual Transmission (Dexron-II)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III)3.2 Qts. (3.0L)
Rear Axle (1)
325i, 325iC & 325is1.8 Qts. (1.7L)
525i & 525iT1.8 Qts. (1.7L)
(1) Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating.
(1)Use hypoid gear oil SAE 90 with API-GL5 rating.

FLUID CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

Service and inspection intervals are indicated by OIL SERVICE and INSPECTION lights on instrument panel. As number of lit Green lights decreases, vehicle approaches service interval. If Yellow light and either OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION lights comes on with engine running, vehicle has reached service interval. If Red light comes on, vehicle has exceeded service interval.

ComponentInterval
Air Filter40,000 Miles
Brake Fluid24 Months
Clutch Fluid24 Months
Coolant24 Months
Fuel Filter40,000 Miles
Oil & Oil Filter10,000 Miles
Oxygen Sensor100,000 Miles
Spark Plugs60,000 Miles

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (APPROXIMATE)

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ADJUSTMENTS