BMW 5 Series engine oil
Choose your model year for the full answer, including oil capacity, required approvals and available products.
By model year
| By model year | Engine | Recommended grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 528i (N20) | 0W-20 |
| 535i (N55) | 0W-30 | |
| 550i (N63) | 0W-30 | |
| 2015 | 528i (N52N / N20) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N55) | 5W-30 | |
| 550i (N63) | 5W-30 | |
| 2014 | 528i (N52N / N20) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N55) | 5W-30 | |
| 550i (N63) | 5W-30 | |
| 2013 | 528i (N52N / N20) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N55) | 5W-30 | |
| 550i (N63) | 5W-30 | |
| 2012 | 528i (N52N / N20) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N55) | 5W-30 | |
| 550i (N63) | 5W-30 | |
| 2011 | 528i (N52N / N20) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N55) | 5W-30 | |
| 550i (N63) | 5W-30 | |
| 2010 | 525i / 530i (M54, N52) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N54) | 5W-30 | |
| 545i / 550i (N62) | 5W-30 | |
| 2009 | 525i / 530i (M54, N52) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N54) | 5W-30 | |
| 545i / 550i (N62) | 5W-30 | |
| 2008 | 525i / 530i (M54, N52) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N54) | 5W-30 | |
| 545i / 550i (N62) | 5W-30 | |
| 2007 | 525i / 530i (M54, N52) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N54) | 5W-30 | |
| 545i / 550i (N62) | 5W-30 | |
| 2006 | 525i / 530i (M54, N52) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N54) | 5W-30 | |
| 545i / 550i (N62) | 5W-30 | |
| 2005 | 525i / 530i (M54, N52) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N54) | 5W-30 | |
| 545i / 550i (N62) | 5W-30 | |
| 2004 | 525i / 530i (M54, N52) | 5W-30 |
| 535i (N54) | 5W-30 | |
| 545i / 550i (N62) | 5W-30 | |
| 2003 | 525i / 530i (M54) | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 525i / 530i (M54) | 5W-30 |