Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 30,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1988 M5.
The 1988 BMW M5 takes 5.3 qt of 20W-50 engine oil.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 189 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3419 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 5.60 sec | 14.20 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 1991 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 1991 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 1992 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 5.60 sec | 14.30 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 1993 | Sedan 3.5L I-6 | 6.20 sec | 14.60 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.3 qt of 20W-50 / 15W-50 / 10W-50 API SL engine oil.
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 4 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 20W-50 · API · 15W-50 · 10W-50 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.3 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 30,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
5.3 qt of 14 degrees F TO 122 degrees F: 20W-50 API SL OR GREATER, -4 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 15W-50 API SL, -22 degrees F TO 68 degrees F: 10W-50 API SL OR GREATER, -40 degrees F TO 23 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL OR GREATER, per the factory manual.