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E39 platform

2002 BMW 530I E39

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 530I E39.

Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2002 BMW 530I E39. It takes 7.0 qt of 15W-40 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 16/24/19 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year20032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJOEM · verified
Lug nut torque88 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11421741000. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11421741000 alt 11427512300
Engine air filter13721730449
Fuel filter13321709535
Battery61218381762
Front wiper blades61619070579
Thermostat11537509357 alt 11537509227
Cabin air filter64312207985

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3494 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SJ engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.4 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts302 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugM12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts88 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.8 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerBMW

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.63-3.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Optional BCI Group Number95R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance850 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance15-17 ohms
Engine Compression142-156 psi
Engine Oil Pressure10.5
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket81 ft-lbs / 18-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81-96 ft-lbs / 49 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.031 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.118 in / 0.724 in
Rotor Finish0.5 - 3.5 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
129.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
290.0 ft. lbs.90 ft. lbs
390.0 ft. lbs.90 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 100,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 530I E39 take?

7.0 qt of HIGH PERFORMANCE MINERAL OILS: ABOVE 5 degrees F: 15W-40 API SJ, SL OR SM, -5 degreesF TO 68 degrees F: 10W-40 API SJ, SL OR SM, 5 degreesF TO 50 degrees F: 10W-30 API SJ, SL OR SM, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API SJ, SL OR SM, BELOW 32 degrees F:, per the factory manual.

What gas mileage does the 530I E39 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.