Oil and filter change
Per CBS, at the latest 24 months
24 months
Due date calculated by the car from use. BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the engine.
Source [1]E65/E66 · 2005–2008
BMW Série 7 740i E65/E66 · 306 hp (2005 to 2008)
The BMW Série 7 740i of the E65/E66 generation uses the N62B40 petrol engine with 306 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 306 PS / 225 kW
- Displacement
- 4 000 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- N62B40
- Period covered
- 2005–2008
- 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] AutoKarnet
This version
306 hp (225 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2005 to 2008.
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In the range
It sits between the 735i (272 hp) and the 745i (333 hp).
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Maintenance and records
Pads and discs
Per wear sensors
Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Série 7 740i E65/E66?
The N62B40 petrol engine (4 000 cc), 306 hp (225 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Série 7 740i?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the N62B40 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026