Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 60,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 M5.
The 1992 BMW M5, built on the E34 chassis, pairs a 6.1‑quart oil capacity with recommended viscosities of 15W‑40, 10W‑40 or 10W‑30 API SJ and a manual five‑speed transmission, while EPA fuel‑economy testing lists city, highway and combined consumption as 11/21/14 mpg. Its platform and engine architecture place it at the inception of the M5 lineage, a generation that would later experience fluctuating reliability, as evidenced by complaint histories that peaked at 123 reports in 2006 and dipped to a single report in 2010. Consequently, the 1992 model occupies an early position in a timeline where complaint volume was generally lower, suggesting a comparatively stable beginning for the model’s reliability record.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11429063138. 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.
| Engine oil filter | 11429063138 |
| Engine air filter | 13721730918 |
| Fuel filter | 13321268231 |
| Spark plug | 12129061867 |
| Front wiper blades | 61618355052 alt 61618361475 |
| Serpentine belt | 11231315357 alt 32421706597 |
| Thermostat | 11537835558 alt 11531312287 |
| Cabin air filter | 64311390836 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Overall length | 185.8 in |
| Overall width | 68.9 in |
| Overall height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3803 lb |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 11 / 21 / 14 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 5.60 sec | 14.30 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 1991 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 5.60 sec | 14.20 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 1991 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 1991 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 1993 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 6.20 sec | 14.60 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 6.1 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJ engine oil, GL-5 in the differential.
| Differential Gear Oil | GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 4 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.1 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 60,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING TAB WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B340714 | 2023-10-13 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a… |
| 110106 | 2006-03-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling | S85 ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND OIL SERVICE INFORMATION. *AK |
| MSG1117 | 1996-10-07 | Unknown Or Other | ANNOUNCEMENT THAT OWNERS OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN RECALLS 96V110 AND 96V111 WILL BE… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
6.1 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.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 11 city / 21 highway / 14 combined mpg.