Engine oil
CBS · 24 months
24 months
Variable deadline computed by CBS from use; change oil within 24 months of the previous one at the latest. See the variant page for the matching quantity and oil approval.
Source [4]E60/E61 2003-2007 · 2005–2007
BMW 550i 367 ch · N62B48 (2005–2007)
Engine N62B48, 4799 cc, 270 kW (367 PS) and 490 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 367 PS / 270 kW
- Displacement
- 4 799 cm³
- Torque
- 490 Nm
- Engine code
- N62B48
- Period covered
- 2005–2007
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] Wikipedia [2] Wikipedia [3] ADAC [4] BMW Group
Identification and specifics
Engine N62B48, 4799 cc, 270 kW (367 PS) and 490 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.
Engine oil for this variant
This page does not list an engine-oil quantity: BMW does not publish a single figure for this variant. Read the linked engine page, the car's CBS booklet, or ask the dealer to confirm by VIN.
Source : [2]
Maintenance and CBS deadlines
The car computes service deadlines through CBS, visible in the instrument cluster. Vehicle check (fixed) and oil service (condition-based) are not the same event. Between two oil services: brake fluid every 24 months.
Source : [4]
Documented recalls
Recalls: cross-check the ADAC Autokatalog entry and have the BMW VIN database queried for this period.
Source : [3]
Preparing the service
Bring the VIN, the production month, the engine code N62B48 and the 270 kW (367 PS) rating. Have the work recorded in the CBS history and collect the key last used, which carries the maintenance data.
Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
24 months
24 months
Change every two years; reset only the matching CBS service after the work.
Source [4]Vehicle check
50,000 km / 48 months
50 000 km
48 months
Separate from the oil service; whichever limit is reached first, distance or time.
Source [4]Questions about this version (5)
Which engine is in this N62B48 variant?
Engine N62B48, 4799 cc, 270 kW (367 PS) and 490 Nm. Bodies: E60 saloon and E61 Touring estate. Gearbox: 6-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive.
What oil and how much for this N62B48?
This page does not list an engine-oil quantity: BMW does not publish a single figure for this variant. Read the linked engine page, the car's CBS booklet, or ask the dealer to confirm by VIN.
Source : [2]
What else does the BMW booklet schedule beyond the oil service?
The car computes service deadlines through CBS, visible in the instrument cluster. Vehicle check (fixed) and oil service (condition-based) are not the same event. Between two oil services: brake fluid every 24 months.
Source : [4]
Which recalls should I check on this N62B48?
Recalls: cross-check the ADAC Autokatalog entry and have the BMW VIN database queried for this period.
Source : [3]
Documentary sources
- [1] BMW 5 Series (E60) — Wikipedia
Wikipedia · EN · Worldwide · Variant tables (pre-facelift and facelift saloon/Touring); M5 total production figures · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [2] BMW N62 — Wikipedia
Wikipedia · EN · Worldwide · N62B40, N62B44, N62B48; Valvetronic V8; applications E60 540i/545i/550i · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [3] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 5er E60/E61 (2003–2007)
ADAC · DE · Germany · Variant listing pre-LCI saloon and Touring; power/dates by trim · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [4] BMW Group PressClub — The all-new BMW 5 Series (E60), 2003
BMW Group · EN · Europe · Launch material for E60 saloon with 520i/525i/530i/545i petrol and 525d/530d diesel; CBS introduction · Accessed 08/10/2026