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BMW 528i xDrive Oil Type & Capacity
Factory manual oil type & capacity for the BMW 528i xDrive. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.
Last updated: 2026-05-12 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team
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2016 BMW 528i xDrive uses 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity..
| Generation | Years | Top spec |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 | 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity. |
| 2015 | 2015 | 5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 Note: BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866. |
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2016 BMW 528i xDrive uses 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity..
Fluid type and capacity can change by engine, drivetrain, and transmission. Verify the exact branch before filling anything. Once the spec is confirmed, use the supplies and purchase links below to build the full one-trip shopping list before you start the repair.
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2016
2016Engine Oil5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil.
Approximate capacity.
Notes
- →As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
2015
2015Engine Oil5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 Note: BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866.
Notes
- →BMW Part No. 07 51 0 017 866.
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Spec Snapshot
- Engine Oil
- 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — BMW Gasoline Engines. Oil viscosity of 0W-20, LL-14 FE+ Note: As of 7/2015 production, gasoline and diesel engine equipped vehicles have a new engine oil viscosity label (located on underside of engine compartment lid). These engines require a zero weight viscosity engine oil. Approximate capacity.
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Oil Filter
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Low-profile pan for easy oil collection and disposal.
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Filter Wrench
Adjustable or size-specific wrench to remove stuck filters.
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Funnel Set
Prevent spills when refilling your engine oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
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Written by AllOEMManuals Editorial Team. Reviewed by ASE-certified technicians and updated with factory-reference checks for fitment-sensitive steps.
This guide was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by a human editor.
Last updated: 2026-05-12