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BMW 5 Series 550i
E60 / F10 / G30 / 2007-2017 / Sedan
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2007 BMW 5 Series 550i N62B44 (E60)
E60 / N62B44 / 4.4 L V8 naturally aspirated SOHC V8 engine with double-VANOS variable valve timing
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30Oil capacity: 7.5 liters service-fill including filter changeRelated: E60, N62B44
2007 BMW 5 Series 550i N62B44 (E60)
E60 / N62B44 / 4.4L V8 naturally aspirated N62 engine, DOHC with VANOS and Valvetronic variable valve timing
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic motor oilOil capacity: approx. 6.5 liters (including filter), service-fill quantityRelated: E60, N62B44, GM 6L50
2008 BMW 5 Series 550i N62B48A/N62B44 (E60)
E60 / N62B48A, N62B44 / Naturally aspirated 4.8L V8 (N62B48A) and 4.4L V8 (N62B44) engines, depending on market; mainly 4.8L V8 in US 550i.
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or equivalentOil capacity: Approximately 7.5 liters, including filter; full service refill volumeRelated: N62B48A, N62B44
2010 BMW 5 Series 550i N63B44 (F10)
F10 / N63B44 / 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine with direct injection, commonly identified as N63B44.
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oilOil capacity: 7.0 liters including oil filter (service fill)Related: N63, N63TU (updated engine from 2012+)
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i N63B44/N63TU (F10)
F10 / N63B44, N63TU / 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 used globally with minor updates in some markets
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 or equivalent synthetic 5W-30 engine oilOil capacity: Approx. 7.5 liters service fill with oil filter changeRelated: N63, N63TU
2013 BMW 5 Series 550i N55B30M0 (F10)
F10 / N55B30M0 / 3.0L twin-scroll turbocharged inline-6 (N55) replacing the earlier naturally aspirated V8 4.4L in 550i for 2013 was not used; 550i in 2013 used updated 4.4L twin-turbo V8 (N63 TU3) in many markets, others retained N55 3.0L inline-6 in 535i trim. For 550i, N63 TU3 V8 is the confirmed engine.
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 certified synthetic 5W-30Oil capacity: 7.5 liters service-fill with filter changeRelated: N63TU3 (engine), ZF 8HP (transmission)
2016 BMW 5 Series 550i N55B30M0 (F10)
F10 / N55B30M0 / 3.0L turbocharged inline-6, single twin-scroll turbocharger
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oilOil capacity: 6.5 liters (including filter), service-fill volume with oil filter replacementRelated: F10, N55B30M0
2017 BMW 5 Series 550i N62B44O1/N63B44O1 (G30)
G30 / N62B44O1, N63B44O1, S63B44O0 / The 2017 BMW 550i was powered globally primarily by variants of the 4.4L V8 turbocharged engines. US and most global markets used the N63B44O1 twin-turbo V8, while some earlier versions and special markets had naturally aspirated N62 engines or the performance S63 engine in M models. Variations occur by market and production date.
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 FE synthetic 0W-30 or equivalent synthetic oil meeting BMW LL-01 FE specOil capacity: 7.5 liters including filter (service-fill recommended)Related: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | technical-profile | N62B44 | 4398 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | N62B44 | 4398 cc | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | N62B48A, N62B44 | 4798 cc (4.8L) | Electronic fuel injection with 4 valves per cylinder and double VANOS |
| 2010 | technical-profile | N63B44 | 4395 cc | Direct fuel injection |
| 2011 | technical-profile | N63B44, N63TU | 4395 cc | Direct fuel injection |
| 2013 | technical-profile | N55B30M0 | 4395 cc | Direct injection twin-turbo V8 |
| 2016 | technical-profile | N55B30M0 | 2979 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2017 | technical-profile | N62B44O1, N63B44O1, S63B44O0 | 4395 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | N62B44 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 | 7.5 liters service-fill including filter change | ZF Lifeguard 6 synthetic ATF |
| 2007 | N62B44 | BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic motor oil | approx. 6.5 liters (including filter), service-fill quantity | BMW ATF LT-71141 (automatic), manual gearbox uses manual transmission fluid per BMW specs |
| 2008 | N62B48A, N62B44 | BMW Longlife-01 synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or equivalent | Approximately 7.5 liters, including filter; full service refill volume | ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent synthetic ATF |
| 2010 | N63B44 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil | 7.0 liters including oil filter (service fill) | BMW-approved synthetic ATF |
| 2011 | N63B44, N63TU | BMW Longlife-01 or equivalent synthetic 5W-30 engine oil | Approx. 7.5 liters service fill with oil filter change | BMW LT 71141 specification |
| 2013 | N55B30M0 | BMW Longlife-01 certified synthetic 5W-30 | 7.5 liters service-fill with filter change | BMW ATF 3+ synthetic fluid |
| 2016 | N55B30M0 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil | 6.5 liters (including filter), service-fill volume with oil filter replacement | BMW approved ATF (lifetime fill under normal conditions) |
| 2017 | N62B44O1, N63B44O1, S63B44O0 | BMW Longlife-01 FE synthetic 0W-30 or equivalent synthetic oil meeting BMW LL-01 FE spec | 7.5 liters including filter (service-fill recommended) | BMW approved synthetic transmission fluid (lifetime fill under normal conditions) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: N62B44, N62B48A, N63B44, N63TU, N55B30M0, N62B44O1, N63B44O1, S63B44O0
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual (available in some markets), 6-speed ZF 6HP automatic with Steptronic, ZF Lifeguard 6 synthetic ATF, Available only in limited markets; 6-speed manual (ZF S6-53), 6-speed automatic (GM 6L50 automatic transmission) with Steptronic, BMW ATF LT-71141 (automatic), manual gearbox uses manual transmission fluid per BMW specs, Not offered with manual in most markets; standard 6-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic (ZF 6HP26)
- Tire sizes: Front 225/50 R17, Rear 255/45 R17, Front: 225/50 ZR17, Rear: 255/45 ZR17 (varies by market/option), 225/50R17 front, 255/45R17 rear, 255/45R17 rear (standard sizes, vary by market and optional packages), 245/40R19 front, 275/35R19 rear, 245/45 R18 (standard)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 / BMW Longlife-01 5W-30 synthetic motor oil / BMW Longlife-01 synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or equivalent / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil
- Transmission fluid: ZF Lifeguard 6 synthetic ATF / BMW ATF LT-71141 (automatic), manual gearbox uses manual transmission fluid per BMW specs / ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent synthetic ATF / BMW-approved synthetic ATF
- Coolant: 11 liters / approx. 11 liters (including heater core) / Around 10 liters / 10 liters (approximate, varies slightly by market)
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4 high performance brake fluid / DOT 4 standard / DOT 4, BMW-approved
Known problems
- High-pressure fuel pump failures
- Valve stem seal wear causing oil consumption
- Electric water pump failures
- VANOS solenoid failure
- Oil leaks at valve cover gasket
- Electric water pump issues
- High-pressure fuel pump issues
- Valve stem seal leaks in N62 engine
- Electric water pump failure
- Turbocharger wastegate rattle
- Oil leaks from valve cover gasket and vanos seals
- High-pressure fuel pump failure