BMW 7 Series 740i
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2011 BMW 7 Series 740i N52B30/N54B30 (F01)
F01 / N52B30, N54B30 / The 2011 BMW 740i was offered primarily with a 3.0-liter straight-six naturally aspirated engine (N52B30) in most markets. Some regions also had the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six (N54B30), particularly in North America and Europe, depending on emissions and regulations.
2012 BMW 7 Series 740i N52B30O0/N55B30O0 (F01)
F01 / N52B30O0, N55B30O0 / Inline 6-cylinder naturally aspirated (N52) and turbocharged (N55) petrol engines used depending on market and production date
2013 BMW 7 Series 740i N54B30/N55B30 (F01)
F01 / N54B30, N55B30 / 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged engines. Early 2013 models mostly used the N54 twin-turbo; later 2013 production and some markets transitioned to the N55 single twin-scroll turbo.
2018 BMW 7 Series 740i B58B30M0 (G11)
G11 / B58B30M0 / 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged petrol, part of BMW's modular B58 engine family, used globally with minor market-specific power adjustments
2021 BMW 7 Series 740i B58B30M0/B58B30M1 (G11/G12)
G11/G12 / B58B30M0, B58B30M1 / 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged petrol engine with mild hybrid system in some markets
Motorcodes nach Jahr
| Jahr | Variante | Motorcodes | Hubraum | Kraftstoffsystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | technical-profile | N52B30, N54B30 | 3.0 L (2996 cc) | Direct and port fuel injection (N54B30); Port injection (N52B30) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | N52B30O0, N55B30O0 | 3.0 L | Direct injection with turbocharging on N55 |
| 2013 | technical-profile | N54B30, N55B30 | 2996 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2018 | technical-profile | B58B30M0 | 2998 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2021 | technical-profile | B58B30M0, B58B30M1 | 2998 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging |
Ölmenge nach Motor
| Jahr | Motorcodes | Öltyp | Ölmenge | Flüssigkeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | N52B30, N54B30 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 7.5 liters (with filter change, service-fill) | ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid |
| 2012 | N52B30O0, N55B30O0 | BMW Longlife-01 synthetic oil | Approximately 6.9 liters (service fill, including oil filter) | BMW approved automatic transmission fluid (ATF, Dexron VI compatible) |
| 2013 | N54B30, N55B30 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil (0W-30 or 5W-30 commonly recommended) | Approximately 6.5 liters (including filter) service fill | BMW lifetime automatic transmission fluid, service by BMW recommended |
| 2018 | B58B30M0 | BMW Longlife-01 FE, synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30 fully synthetic engine oil | 6.5 liters including oil filter (service fill, oil filter change recommended on oil change) | BMW ATF LT71141 or equivalent |
| 2021 | B58B30M0, B58B30M1 | BMW Longlife-01 FE synthetic 0W-30 (verify market-specific variation) | 6.5 liters service fill including filter change | ZF LifeguardFluid 8 |
Technische Daten
- Motoren: N52B30, N54B30, N52B30O0, N55B30O0, N55B30, B58B30M0, B58B30M1
- Getriebe: Not offered for 740i in 2011, 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP), ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid, Not available for 740i in 2012; all automatic, BMW approved automatic transmission fluid (ATF, Dexron VI compatible), Not offered for 740i in 2013, 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic, BMW lifetime automatic transmission fluid, service by BMW recommended
- Reifengrößen: 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/45 R18 (standard) to 245/40 R19 (optional), 245/45R18 front, 275/40R18 rear (typical OEM sizes, may vary by market and wheel option), 245/50 R18 (front & rear standard), optional 245/45 R19 or 275/40 R19 depending on wheel package, 245/45R19 front, 275/40R19 rear (varies with wheel options)
- Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten
- Motoröl: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 synthetic oil / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil (0W-30 or 5W-30 commonly recommended) / BMW Longlife-01 FE, synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30 fully synthetic engine oil
- Getriebeöl: ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid / BMW approved automatic transmission fluid (ATF, Dexron VI compatible) / BMW lifetime automatic transmission fluid, service by BMW recommended / BMW ATF LT71141 or equivalent
- Kühlmittel: 11.5 liters / Approx. 11 liters / Around 10 liters / Approx. 10 liters with complete system fill, varies by market
- Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 4, changed every 2 years recommended / DOT 4, changed every 2 years / DOT 4, replace every 2 years / DOT 4, change interval every 2 years recommended
Bekannte Probleme
- Electric water pump failure
- High-pressure fuel pump wear (N54)
- Valve cover gasket leaks
- High-pressure fuel pump failures on N55 engines
- High-pressure fuel pump failure (N54)
- Turbocharger wastegate rattle (N54)
- Valve stem seals wear causing oil consumption
- Electric water pump failures
- High-pressure fuel pump wear
- Timing chain guide wear over high mileage
- High-pressure fuel pump wear under boosted conditions
- Timing chain tensioner noise under cold starts (early production units)