expand_moreM5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)
M12
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreM5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)
M6 screws (class 10.9)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M6 8.8
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8 screws (class 8.8)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreKnock sensor
M5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreLambda sensor
M5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
expand_moreM5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M7
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M8
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
expand_moreM5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)
M12
14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft20–26 N⋅m
M14
19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft27–33 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1999 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan Fourth generation model years
