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E61 platform

2007 BMW 530XI E61

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 530XI E61.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2007 BMW 530XI E61. It takes 6.9 qt of 15W-40 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 17/25/20 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJOEM · verified

Lug nut torque88 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428683168 alt 11428637821
Engine air filter	13717521033
Fuel filter	16117373514
Spark plug	12122158253
Battery	61217591085 alt 61218381749
Front wiper blades	61612455442
Thermostat	11537549476
Cabin air filter	64319171858

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	58.3 in
Wheelbase	114.2 in
Curb weight	3660 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 25 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	99 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJ engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	BMW part number 83220142516
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.5-11.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.3 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	BMW MTF part number 83220309031

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 92 ft-lbs, MT: 89 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	88 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	43.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	43.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	310 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	310 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Manufacturer	BMW

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75-1.80 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.40-6.85 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	95R

Service checks

Engine Compression

130-261 PSI. 29 maximum variation. psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	22-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 48 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 1.417 in / 0.945 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 1.417 in / 0.945 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.031 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.882 in / 1.118 in / 0.724 in / 1.354 in
Rotor Finish	0.5 - 3.5 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	bolt 1-10	90 degrees
4	all turn 90

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Transmission Assembly · Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Oxygen Sensor · Transfer Case Assembly · Fuel Filter · Engine Oil · Power Steering System
Inspect	Brake System · Cabin Air Filter
Drain, Flush & Refill	Engine Coolant System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 6.9 qt E61-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 11428683168 Engine air filter 13717521033 Fuel filter 16117373514 Spark plug 12122158253

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 530XI E61 take?

6.9 qt of HIGH PERFORMANCE MINERAL OILS: ABOVE 5 degrees F: 15W-40 API SJ, SL OR SM, -5 degreesF TO 68 degrees F: 10W-40 API SJ, SL OR SM, 5 degreesF TO 50 degrees F: 10W-30 API SJ, SL OR SM, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API SJ, SL OR SM, BELOW 32 degrees F:, per the factory manual.

What gas mileage does the 530XI E61 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.