What oil does a 2017–2023 BMW 5 Series (B58) take?

0W-20 (BMW LL-17 FE+), 6.9 qt (6.5 L) with a filter change.

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2017–2023

BMW 5 Series

3.0L turbo I6 (B58) B58 Sedan (G30)

An autobahn cruiser that hides its speed — the B58 makes it a keeper.

Engine Oil

Viscosity‼

✓ verified

2017–18 builds filled LL-01 0W-30; LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 is the current spec

src: Blauparts 540i kit + BimmerWorld

Capacity (with filter)

6.5 L✓ verified

src: BimmerWorld + B58 guides

Oil filter

✓ verified

src: BimmerWorld OEM listings

Drain plug torque‼

— in verification queue

Being confirmed against the TIS

Fluids

Coolant‼

✓ verified

HT-12 back-serves G48 cars; never top an HT-12 car with G48

src: FCP Euro coolant guide

ATF (automatic)‼

◐ pending

8HP 'lifetime' fill — many service it ~60–100k anyway

src: ZF data sheet + BimmerWorld

Brake fluid‼

✓ verified

Flush every 2 years

src: BimmerWorld brake fluid guide

Fuel

◐ pending

Manual minimum AKI 89

src: BMW owner's manual (quoted)

Filters & Ignition

Engine air filter

— in verification queue

Being confirmed

Cabin filter

— in verification queue

Being confirmed

Spark plugs

✓ verified

Pre-gapped OE for B46/B48/B58

src: Europa Parts + BimmerWorld

Electrical

Battery

◐ pending

src: FCP Euro fitment + BimmerTech

Key fob battery

◐ pending

G30/G31 fobs take the bigger coin cell — not CR2032

src: Battery Equivalents fob guide

Wheels & Wipers

Wheel bolt torque‼

140 Nm✓ verified

M14 bolts on G-chassis

src: BimmerWorld + Bimmer Guides

Tire pressure

— in verification queue

Varies by size/load — run the driver-door placard values

Wipers

— in verification queue

Being confirmed — sizes vary by trim

Service

Oil change interval

✓ verified

Tight oil changes are the whole B58 longevity recipe

src: BMW dealer service pages

Oil service reset

— in verification queue

iDrive service menu — exact G30 steps being confirmed

🔧 Mechanic's Notes

The B58 drivetrain is the least of your worries — it's one of the most reliable modern BMW engines.
Plastic coolant fittings and the expansion-tank area are the coolant-loss suspects as miles pile on; chase any level drop.
Oil filter housing area can seep with age — catch it before it hits the belt drive.
Budget for tires, brakes, and the odd sensor — the mechanicals themselves are boring in the best way.

Field patterns from a working mechanic — diagnose your own car before buying parts.

Open Recalls

Checking NHTSA…

Other 5 Series generations

2001–2003 BMW 5 Series 3.0L I6 (M54) · M54 5W-30 LL-016.9 qt oil88.5 lb-ft lugs 2008–2010 BMW 5 Series 3.0L twin-turbo I6 (N54) · N54 6.9 qt LL-01 oilZF Lifeguard 6 ATF88.5 lb-ft lugs 2011–2016 BMW 5 Series 3.0L turbo I6 (N55) · N55 6.9 qt LL-01 oil103 lb-ft lugsZF Lifeguard 8 ATF

Sources shown per value. Specs can vary by build date, market and trim — for anything critical (torque, fluids), confirm against YOUR owner's manual or door sticker before wrenching. Spotted an error? — corrections jump the queue.