Base de vehículos
BMW 525i
E39 / E60 / 2002-2007 / Sedan
Global (primarily Europe and North America)Europe / North America / selected global markets (market variations noted)Global (noting regional engine variations)Global (primarily Europe, USA, and select global markets)Cobertura: expanded
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2002 BMW 525i M54B25 (E39)
E39 / M54B25 / 2.5-liter inline-6 naturally aspirated petrol engine
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Tipo de aceite: API SL or higher grade synthetic oil 5W-30 or 5W-40Capacidad de aceite: 6.5 liters (including oil filter); service-fill capacityRelated: M54B25, M54B22, M54B30 (other E39 5-series engines)
2005 BMW 525i N52B25/M54B25 (E60)
E60 / N52B25, M54B25 / The 2005 BMW 525i was powered primarily by the naturally aspirated inline-6 N52B25 engine in Europe and later production, producing around 192 hp. Early 2005 models especially in North America still used the M54B25 engine, a 2.5L inline-6 with similar output.
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Tipo de aceite: BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-30Capacidad de aceite: 6.0 liters (engine oil, service-fill, includes filter change)Related: N52B25, M54B25
2006 BMW 525i N52B25 (E60)
E60 / N52B25 / 2.5L naturally aspirated inline-6 DOHC with Valvetronic and double VANOS
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Tipo de aceite: Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting BMW Longlife-01 specificationCapacidad de aceite: Approximately 6.5 liters including oil filter; service-fill plus filter changeRelated: N52B25, E60
2007 BMW 525i N46B20 (E60)
E60 / N46B20 / 2.5L inline-6 naturally aspirated petrol engine
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Tipo de aceite: SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting BMW LL-01 standardCapacidad de aceite: 6.5 liters (including oil filter) service-fillRelated: E60, N46B20
Códigos de motor por año
| Año | Versión | Códigos de motor | Cilindrada | Sistema de combustible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | technical-profile | M54B25 | 2,494 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | N52B25, M54B25 | 2497 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | N52B25 | 2497 cc | Electronic fuel injection with high-precision injectors |
| 2007 | technical-profile | N46B20 | 2497 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
Capacidad de aceite por motor
| Año | Códigos de motor | Tipo de aceite | Capacidad de aceite | Fluido |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | M54B25 | API SL or higher grade synthetic oil 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 6.5 liters (including oil filter); service-fill capacity | ZF Lifeguard 5 (for automatic) |
| 2005 | N52B25, M54B25 | BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-30 | 6.0 liters (engine oil, service-fill, includes filter change) | BMW ATF LT 71141 for automatic transmissions |
| 2006 | N52B25 | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting BMW Longlife-01 specification | Approximately 6.5 liters including oil filter; service-fill plus filter change | BMW ATF or approved equivalent for automatic; manual uses specific manual gearbox oil |
| 2007 | N46B20 | SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting BMW LL-01 standard | 6.5 liters (including oil filter) service-fill | BMW-approved ATF, change interval approx. 60,000 km recommended |
Especificaciones técnicas
- Motores: M54B25, N52B25, N46B20
- Transmisiones: Getrag 420G 5-speed manual (varies by market), ZF 5HP19 5-speed automatic (common in North America and Europe), ZF Lifeguard 5 (for automatic), 6-speed manual (varies by market), 6-speed automatic (Steptronic, optional or standard depending on market), BMW ATF LT 71141 for automatic transmissions, 6-speed manual available in select markets, 6-speed automatic (SMG III electronic manual gearbox also offered in some regions)
- Medidas de neumáticos: 205/60 R15, 225/50 R16, 225/45 R17 depending on options and market, 225/55 R16 (standard), 225/50 R17 (optional sport), 225/55 R16, 235/50 R17 depending on wheel package, 245/45 R17
- Patrón de pernos: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Torque de rueda: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batería: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluidos y datos de servicio
- Aceite de motor: API SL or higher grade synthetic oil 5W-30 or 5W-40 / BMW Longlife-01 approved synthetic 5W-30 / Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting BMW Longlife-01 specification / SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting BMW LL-01 standard
- Fluido de transmisión: ZF Lifeguard 5 (for automatic) / BMW ATF LT 71141 for automatic transmissions / BMW ATF or approved equivalent for automatic; manual uses specific manual gearbox oil / BMW-approved ATF, change interval approx. 60,000 km recommended
- Refrigerante: 8.5 liters / 7.5 liters / Around 10 liters (varies by radiator and additional cooling components)
- Líquido de frenos: DOT 4 / DOT 4, replace every 2 years / DOT 4 recommended, synthetic brake fluid with high boiling point / DOT 4, change every 2 years recommended
Problemas conocidos
- VANOS system wear causing rough idle
- Cooling system radiator and water pump failure
- Rear subframe cracks
- Rear subframe bolt corrosion
- Electric water pump failures in N52 engines
- Electric water pump failure
- DISA valve issues affecting intake manifold
- Valve cover gasket leaks
- High-pressure fuel pump issues
- Electronic throttle valve faults
- Rear subframe bushing wear