BMW 5 Series Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the BMW 5 Series takes 0W-12 engine oil, about 5.6-7.2 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2023 models use 0W-12 or 0W-20 or 0W-30 (5.6-11.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | 0W-12 | 5.6-7.2 qt | Shop 0W-12 |
| 2023 | 0W-12 / 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.6-11.1 qt | Shop 0W-12Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2018-2022 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.6-11.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2017 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.5-10 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2014-2016 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.1-10 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2013 | 0W-30 | 5.3-10 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2012 | 0W-30 | 5.3-9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2011 | 0W-30 | 6.9-9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2010 | 0W-30 | 6.9-9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2009 | 0W-30 | 6.9-8.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2008 | 0W-30 | 6.9-8.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2006-2007 | 0W-30 | 6.9-8.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2005 | 5W-30 | 6.9-8.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 0W-30 | 6.9-8.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 1998-2003 | 0W-30 | 6.9-7.9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 1997 | 10W-30 | 6.9-7.9 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1994-1995 | 10W-30 | 6.1-7.9 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1991-1993 | 10W-30 | 6.1 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1988-1990 | 10W-30 | 4.5-6.1 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every 5 Series year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a BMW 5 Series take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the BMW 5 Series takes 0W-12 engine oil, about 5.6-7.2 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2023 models use 0W-12 or 0W-20 or 0W-30 (5.6-11.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a BMW 5 Series take?
About 5.6-7.2 qt with a filter change on 2024-2026 models, and 5.6-11.1 qt on 2023 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the BMW 5 Series?
Yes. We record 19 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2026: 0W-12; 2023: 0W-12/0W-20/0W-30; 2018-2022: 0W-20/0W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 38 of 38 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 BMW 5 Series, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (B48B20O2), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 BMW 5 Series, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo (B58B30M2) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 BMW 5 Series, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (B48B20O2). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.