Vehicle Maintenance Specifications (BMW 7 Series E38)

Table of contents: Tightening force of threaded…↓ Engine bay components for M52 models ↓ Engine bay components for M51 models ↓ Engine bay components for M62 models ↓

Spark plug type: NGK BKR 6 EQUP or Bosch FGR 7 DQP.

Types and volumes of lubricants and fluids used
Fuel tank capacity//reserve fuel supply, l	85//10 (95//12)*
Fuel type for petrol models	Gasoline no worse than AI-92
Engine oil capacity (when replacing, taking into account the filter), l
Engine M51	7.0
Engines M52, M52TU	5.75
Engine M57	6.5
Engines M60/1, M60/2, M62	7.5
Engine M67	8.75
Engine M73	8.0
* For 750i models
Volume of engine oil to raise the level from the "MIN" mark to the "MAX" mark, l	1
Coolant volume, l
Engine M51	9.8
Engine M52 (without/with K/V)	11.0//11.2
Engines M60/1, M60/2, M62	12.5
Engine M57	9.2
Engine M67	16
Engine M73	13
Volume (when replacing//full) manual transmission oil, l
Manual transmission 240/5 and ZF-S5-16	1.05//1.15
Manual transmission 260/5, 260/6 and 280/5	1.25//1.35
Manual transmission 265/5 and 265/6	1.5//1.7
Manual transmission S5D 200G, S5D 250G	1.0//1.1
Manual transmission S5D 280Z	no data//1.3
Manual transmission S5D 310Z, S5D 320Z	1.2//1.3
Manual transmission S5D 390Z	1.5//1.55
Manual transmission S6-37 BZ/DZ, S6-53DZ	1.5//1.6
Manual transmission S6S 420G	1.7//1.9
Manual transmission S6S 560G	2.3//2.5
Manual transmission S7S 47BG	no data//2.75
ATF type	Esso ATF LT 71141 or BMW # 83 22 9 407 807
Models 750iL from 01.1995. (AT 5HP30 or A5S 560Z)
Models 740i/iL from 07.1994 to 01.1997. (AT 5HP30 or A5S 560Z)	see ATF type for 750iL models
Models 740i/iL from 01.1997. (AT 5HP24 or A5S 440Z)	see ATF type for 750iL models
since 01.1995.	5HP30 (A5S 560Z): Esso ATF LT 71141 or BMW # 83 22 9 407 807
Volume (refueling//full) aT liquids, l
AT A5S 440Z (models 740i/iL from 01.1997, models with engines M57, M62)	5.4//9.7
AT A5S 325Z (engines M57, M62)	6.2//8.9
AT A5S 310Z (730i models)	3.3//7.8
AT A5S 560Z (models 740i/iL up to 01.1997, 750iL)	5.5//13.1
Rear axle gearbox oil volume, l
Gearbox 168K	0.9
Gearboxes 188K, 210	1.2
Gearboxes 188N, 220K	1.4
Gearboxes 230K	1.3
Gearboxes 215K, 215N	1.6
Power steering oil volume (without//with adjustable ground clearance), l	1.2//2.5
Volume of the washer fluid reservoir, l
Without headlight washers	4.5
With headlight washers	6.0

Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm

Wheel mounting bolts	100
Engine Oil Drain Plug (thread M12// M18// M22)	23//35//60
Oil filter cover center bolt (thread M8//M10, M12)	22//33
Threaded oil filter housing cover	25
Fastening the oil filter housing and pipes to the crankcase (thread M8//M20x1/5)	22//40
Drain plug AT A5S 310Z//A5S 560Z	25//50
Filler plug AT A5S 310Z and A5S 560Z	100
Fasteners for crankcase AT AT A5S 310Z//A5S 560Z	6//10
Spark plugs (thread M12//M14)	23±3//30±3

Engine bay components for M52 models

1 — Engine oil level dipstick
2 — Brake fluid reservoir (under the lid)
3 - Positive contact for connecting the cable when starting the engine from an auxiliary battery
4 — Power steering fluid and hydraulic suspension reservoir
5 — Cooling system expansion tank
6 — Engine oil filler cap
7 — Liquid reservoir for removing heavy dirt from glass and headlights
8 — Windscreen and headlight washer fluid reservoir

Engine bay components for M51 models

1 — Brake fluid reservoir (under the lid)
2 — Power steering fluid and hydraulic suspension reservoir
3 - Positive contact for connecting the cable when starting the engine from an auxiliary battery
4 — Engine oil level dipstick
5 — Engine oil filler cap
6 — Cooling system expansion tank
7 — Liquid reservoir for removing heavy dirt from glass and headlights
8 — Windscreen and headlight washer fluid reservoir

Engine bay components for M62 models

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