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2006 BMW M6 S85B50 (E63/E64)
E63/E64 / S85B50 / 5.0L naturally aspirated V10, high-revving engine designed for performance
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil, SAE 5W-40 or 10W-60 depending on climateOil capacity: Approximately 9.5 liters service-fill including oil filterRelated: E63, E64, S85B50, GS6-53BZ
2009 BMW M6 S85B50 (E63 (coupe) / E64 (convertible))
E63 (coupe) / E64 (convertible) / S85B50 / 5.0L naturally aspirated V10 petrol engine derived from BMW M5 S85 with high-revving characteristics
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-40Oil capacity: Approximately 9 liters including service-fill and filter changeRelated: S85B50, E63, E64
2010 BMW M6 S85B50 (E63 (Coupe) / E64 (Convertible))
E63 (Coupe) / E64 (Convertible) / S85B50 / 5.0L naturally aspirated V10 petrol engine, high-revving with direct fuel injection
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-40Oil capacity: 8.5 liters (including oil filter) - service fill amountRelated: S85, S85B50
2012 BMW M6 S63B44T0/S63B44T1 (E63 (coupe), E64 (convertible))
E63 (coupe), E64 (convertible) / S63B44T0, S63B44T1 / 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 (S63) producing 560 hp and 500 lb-ft torque, with minor market-dependent power output differences
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 or equivalentOil capacity: Approximately 7.9 liters (including oil filter) – service-fill volume; oil filter replacement required with oil changeRelated: S63B44, S63B44T0, S63B44T1
2013 BMW M6 S63B44TU (F13)
F13 / S63B44TU / 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 with direct injection, Valvetronic, and double-VANOS variable valve timing
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Oil type: BMW TwinPower Turbo 5W-30 synthetic engine oil or equivalent meeting BMW Longlife-01 specificationOil capacity: Approximately 8.5 liters (including filter); service-fill with oil filter replacementRelated: S63, N63 (predecessor engine)
2014 BMW M6 S63B44T2 (F12/F13/F06)
F12/F13/F06 / S63B44T2 / 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, M performance enhanced with direct injection and Valvetronic variable valve timing
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil (SAE 5W-40 recommended)Oil capacity: 8.5 liters (includes service-fill with filter change)Related: S63B44T2 (engine), F12 (Convertible), F13 (Coupe), F06 (Gran Coupe)
2015 BMW M6 S63B44T4 (F12/F13)
F12/F13 / S63B44T4 / 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with M TwinPower Turbo technology
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Oil type: BMW Longlife-01 FE, syntheticOil capacity: Approximately 9.5 liters including filter (service-fill with filter change recommended)Related: S63, S63B44T4
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | technical-profile | S85B50 | 4999 cc | Electronic fuel injection (multi-point direct injection) |
| 2009 | technical-profile | S85B50 | 4999 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | S85B50 | 4999 cc | Direct fuel injection with individual throttle bodies |
| 2012 | technical-profile | S63B44T0, S63B44T1 | 4395 cc | Direct injection with twin turbochargers |
| 2013 | technical-profile | S63B44TU | 4395 cc | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging |
| 2014 | technical-profile | S63B44T2 | 4395 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2015 | technical-profile | S63B44T4 | 4395 cc | Direct injection with turbocharged charging |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | S85B50 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil, SAE 5W-40 or 10W-60 depending on climate | Approximately 9.5 liters service-fill including oil filter | BMW-approved synthetic transmission fluid specific to manual or SMG |
| 2009 | S85B50 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-40 | Approximately 9 liters including service-fill and filter change | Specified MTF-3 manual transmission fluid for manual, appropriate SMG fluid for automated gearbox |
| 2010 | S85B50 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-40 | 8.5 liters (including oil filter) - service fill amount | BMW-approved synthetic gearbox oil |
| 2012 | S63B44T0, S63B44T1 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 or equivalent | Approximately 7.9 liters (including oil filter) – service-fill volume; oil filter replacement required with oil change | BMW M-DCT transmission fluid (change interval approx. 60,000 km / 37,000 miles) |
| 2013 | S63B44TU | BMW TwinPower Turbo 5W-30 synthetic engine oil or equivalent meeting BMW Longlife-01 specification | Approximately 8.5 liters (including filter); service-fill with oil filter replacement | BMW-specific dual-clutch transmission fluid; change interval ~100,000 km or as per BMW guidelines |
| 2014 | S63B44T2 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil (SAE 5W-40 recommended) | 8.5 liters (includes service-fill with filter change) | BMW M-DCT dual-clutch fluid (specific BMW approved type) |
| 2015 | S63B44T4 | BMW Longlife-01 FE, synthetic | Approximately 9.5 liters including filter (service-fill with filter change recommended) | BMW M DCT transmission fluid (specific specs required) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: S85B50, S63B44T0, S63B44T1, S63B44TU, S63B44T2, S63B44T4
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual (Getrag GS6-53BZ), 7-speed SMG (sequential manual gearbox), BMW-approved synthetic transmission fluid specific to manual or SMG, 6-speed Getrag manual (available in selected markets), 7-speed SMG (sequential manual gearbox) automated manual, Specified MTF-3 manual transmission fluid for manual, appropriate SMG fluid for automated gearbox, 6-speed manual gearbox (available in select markets, mainly Europe), 7-speed SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox) dual-clutch automated manual
- Tire sizes: Front: 255/35 ZR19, Rear: 285/30 ZR19, Front: 245/35 ZR19, Rear: 275/30 ZR19, Rear: 275/35 ZR19, Front: 265/35ZR19, Rear: 295/30ZR19, Front: 255/35 ZR20, Rear: 285/30 ZR20, 255/35ZR20 front, 285/30ZR20 rear
- 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-40 or 10W-60 depending on climate / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic oil SAE 5W-40 or equivalent / BMW TwinPower Turbo 5W-30 synthetic engine oil or equivalent meeting BMW Longlife-01 specification
- Transmission fluid: BMW-approved synthetic transmission fluid specific to manual or SMG / Specified MTF-3 manual transmission fluid for manual, appropriate SMG fluid for automated gearbox / BMW-approved synthetic gearbox oil / BMW M-DCT transmission fluid (change interval approx. 60,000 km / 37,000 miles)
- Coolant: Around 13 liters / Approximately 13 liters / 11.5 liters / Approximately 10 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 high performance brake fluid / DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid, changed bi-annually or per service schedule / DOT 4 high-performance brake fluid / DOT4, replace every 2 years
Known problems
- VANOS issues leading to rough idle
- SMG transmission wear
- High oil consumption if not maintained
- VANOS system issues leading to rough idle
- High oil consumption under aggressive driving
- SMG transmission clutch wear in automated mode
- SMG transmission mechatronics wear
- High maintenance cost for V10 engine
- Valve stem seal wear causing oil consumption
- High-pressure fuel pump failures
- Turbocharger wastegate issues
- Carbon buildup in intake valves