BMW M5
Maintenance specs for 6 variants of the BMW M5 — from 1991 to 2026.
1991–1995 BMW M5
3.6L I6 (S38B36) · RWD
310 hp / 265 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidBMW MTF LT-2
Drain & fill1.8 qt
Full capacity1.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity32 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Rear capacity1.5 qt
Fuel
Tank22.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2000–2003 BMW M5
5.0L V8 (S62B50) · RWD
394 hp / 369 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidBMW MTF LT-3
Drain & fill1.8 qt
Full capacity1.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity32 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Rear capacity1.5 qt
Fuel
Tank18.5 gal
TypePremium 93
Tires
Size245/40R18 (F) / 275/35R18 (R)
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 245/40R18 (F) / 275/35R18 (R) tiresService Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2005–2010 BMW M5
5.0L V10 (S85B50) · RWD
500 hp / 383 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed SMG III
FluidBMW SMG Fluid
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity32 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Rear capacity1.8 qt
Fuel
Tank19.3 gal
TypePremium 93
Tires
Size255/40R19 (F) / 285/35R19 (R)
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 255/40R19 (F) / 285/35R19 (R) tiresService Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2012–2016 BMW M5
4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo (S63B44T0) · RWD
560 hp / 502 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed DCT
FluidBMW DCTF-1+
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Rear capacity1.8 qt
Fuel
Tank20.6 gal
TypePremium 93
Tires
Size265/40R19 (F) / 295/35R19 (R)
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 265/40R19 (F) / 295/35R19 (R) tiresService Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2018–2023 BMW M5
4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo (S63B44T4) · AWD
600 hp / 553 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic M Steptronic
FluidBMW ATF 8HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Front capacity0.6 qt
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Rear capacity1.8 qt
Transfer Case
FluidBMW TF 0870
Capacity0.7 qt
Fuel
Tank20.6 gal
TypePremium 93
Tires
Size275/35R20 (F) / 285/35R20 (R)
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)38 PSI
Shop 275/35R20 (F) / 285/35R20 (R) tiresService Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2024–2026 BMW M5
4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Hybrid (S68) · AWD
717 hp / 738 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic M Steptronic
FluidBMW ATF 8HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Front capacity0.6 qt
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-140
Rear capacity1.8 qt
Transfer Case
FluidBMW TF 0870
Capacity0.7 qt
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 93
Tires
Size285/35R20 (F) / 295/30R21 (R)
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)38 PSI
Shop 285/35R20 (F) / 295/30R21 (R) tiresService Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi