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 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 M6.
The 2006 BMW M6 (E64) is a passenger car built on the E64 platform, representing the second generation of BMW's high-performance grand tourer. It pairs a 7-speed automatic transmission (S7) with an engine requiring 9.8 quarts of oil, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 11 city, 17 highway, and 13 combined mpg. Within the model's extended complaint history spanning 2006 to 2019, the 2006 model year recorded the highest number of owner complaints at 7—with steering cited as the top concern—while subsequent years showed improvement, with 2017 marking the lowest complaint count at just 1. This trajectory suggests that while early examples presented more frequent issues, later production years delivered meaningfully better reliability outcomes.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 900 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.
| Engine oil filter | 11421741000 alt 11427840594 |
| Engine air filter | 13727834714 alt 13727834715 |
| Fuel filter | 16117373525 alt 16117373470 |
| Spark plug | 12120032273 |
| Battery | 61217594976 |
| Front wiper blades | 61617177376 alt 61617177375 |
| Thermostat | 11537836155 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319171858 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
| Overall length | 191.7 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3770 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.2 / 61.4 in |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 11 / 17 / 13 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Coupe 5.0L V10 | 4.10 sec | 12.40 sec | 500 hp | RWD |
| 2006 | Coupe 5.0L V10 | 4.10 sec | 12.40 sec | 500 hp | RWD |
| 2006 | Coupe 5.0L V10 | 4.90 sec | 13.50 sec | 500 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.3 Pints |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.8 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | Use Pentosin CHF 11S |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 900 cca |
| Pressure Test | 29.0 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 28-32 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | ----- °F |
| Engine Compression | 145-261 PSI. |
| Brake Application | WITH 12 inch ROTOR / WITH 13 inch ROTOR |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 18-22 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Brake Application | WITH 12 inch ROTOR / WITH 13 inch ROTOR |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.181 in / 0.945 in / 1.417 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.181 in / 0.945 in / 1.417 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.031 in |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., step 2: 44 ft. lbs., step 3: 40 degrees, step 4: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 | |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.
| Every 100,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2006 BMW M6 - E64 top in one area — the steering, 1 of 7 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 68 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
| B340714 | 2023-10-13 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a… |
| B340414 | 2021-04-01 | Service Brakes, Air | Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused… |
| B611305 | 2020-10-01 | Electrical System | Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW… |
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.
9.8 qt of USE ONLY BMW HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL BMW PART NO. 07510017866 OR EQUIVALENT, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 11 city / 17 highway / 13 combined mpg.