Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Other BMW 5 series E39 facelift

BATTERY

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

GM Transmissions (A5S360R/390R)

Transmission oil pan will be labeled with either Texaco ETL-7045 or Dexron-III. Fill or top off with proper fluid only. DO NOT mix Texaco ETL-7045 and Dexron-III fluids.

ZF 3HP22, 4HP22 & 4HP24

Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper transmission fitted in vehicle. Transmission utilizes Castrol TQ or Texaco Havoline automatic transmission fluids of the Dexron-III formulation. DO NOT mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping off.

A5S325Z (5HP19) & A5S440Z (5HP24)

Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper transmission fitted in vehicle. No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. DO NOT mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping off. Use ESSO LT 71141 (BMW Part No. 83229407807).

GA6HP26Z

Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper transmission fitted in vehicle. Transmission fluid has a condition based service interval of approximately 100,000 miles. DO NOT mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping off. Use Shell M-1375.4 (BMW Part No. 83220142516).

Transmission Without Dipstick

To top off transmission after a repair, put selector lever to setting "P". Vehicle must be horizontal and secured to prevent it from rolling away. Unfasten filler screw. Top off automatic transmission using filler neck attached to filler aperture until oil emerges at filler/overflow bore. (Scheme 5) Start engine. Top off automatic transmission again until oil emerges at filler/overflow bore. Screw in filler plug. (Scheme 6) Operate brake and, with engine at idle speed, shift transmission through all gears several times. Connect BMW's GROUP TESTER ONE (GT-1) or DISplus hardware system to vehicle and perform oil level check in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Replace sealing ring. Tighten drain plug to 11 ft. lbs. (16 N.m).

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open. The DME master relay and/or fuel pump relay MUST be pulled out for compression test. See ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article for additional information.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. Engines with the exemption of Motorsport (S54) engine use hydraulic valve lifters and valve adjustment is not required. For Motorsport engine valve adjustment, see 11 34 004 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE (S54) .

CRANKSHAFT (SPEED/POSITION PULSE) SENSOR

Operation of crankshaft (speed/position pulse) sensor can be accessed using BMW's GROUP TESTER ONE (GT-1) or DISplus hardware system.

IGNITION COIL

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

SPARK PLUGS

Note. To change spark plugs on V12 engine, it is necessary to remove entire intake system.

SPARK PLUG TYPE

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

FIRING ORDER

FIRING ORDER (1)

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Scheme 8

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IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is electronically controlled and is not adjustable. Ignition timing can be accessed using BMW's GROUP TESTER ONE (GT-1) or DISplus hardware system.

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Idle speed are mixture are electronically controlled and are not adjustable. Idle speed and mixture can be accessed using BMW's GROUP TESTER ONE (GT-1) or DISplus hardware system.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

Z3

ISC VALVE RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)