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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
Cut-off control speed 39004100 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections 5
Diesel conditioning speed 3500 rpm
expand_moreMaximum K-value
expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3)
With particle filter 0.3 1/m
Without particle filter 1.4 1/m
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
With particle filter 0.3 1/m
Otherwise 1.5 1/m
expand_moreAll other modifications
With particle filter 3 1/m
Without particle filter 1.2 1/m
Measuring mode B
Measuring sensor 1
Measuring time 0.5 s
expand_moreStoppage time
expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3)
With automatic gearbox 1 s
With manual transmission 5 s
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
With automatic gearbox 1 s
With manual transmission 5 s
All other modifications 5 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location The diagnostic socket is located on
the driver's side in the footwell
at the A column.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 560760 rpm
525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3) 600800 rpm
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) 560760 rpm
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 600800 rpm
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 560760 rpm
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) 450650 rpm
All other modifications 600860 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 560760 rpm
525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3) 600800 rpm
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) 560760 rpm
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 600800 rpm
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 560760 rpm
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) 650850 rpm
All other modifications 600860 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2004.6–2010.3) 176°F
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 176°F
All other modifications 158°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed 00.2 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 0.2 %
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) 0.2 %
All other modifications 00.2 %
expand_moreCurrent at test speed
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) −0.000115+0.000077 A
All other modifications −0.000426+0.00011 A
Increased idling speed 23002700 rpm
expand_moreLambda sensor design
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) Jump type lambda sensor
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) Jump type lambda sensor
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) Jump type lambda sensor
All other modifications wideband sensor
expand_moreLambda value
All other modifications 0.971.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling 150 ppm
Petrol conditioning speed 3000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time 180 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 560760 rpm
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) 560760 rpm
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 560760 rpm
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3) 450850 rpm
All other modifications 600860 rpm
Voltage swing at test speed 0.3 V
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To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by BMW.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 BMW 5 Series 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 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 2004 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 5 Series Sedan Fifth generation model years

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