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 1993 M5.
The 1993 BMW M5 is the E34-platform performance sedan, equipped exclusively with a five-speed manual transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 11/21/14 mpg, while its engine requires a 6.1-quart oil service using API SJ 15W-40, 10W-40, or 10W-30. Within the model’s 1990–2022 complaint dataset, this model year falls in the earliest phase of the record, well before the documented 2006 peak of 123 complaints and the 2010 low of just one. That timing places it outside the later extremes that define the M5’s long-term ownership profile, establishing the 1993 edition as an early reference point rather than a source of the line’s most significant reported reliability variance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 6.20 sec | 14.60 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 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 |
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 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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.
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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 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 11 city / 21 highway / 14 combined mpg.