550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
with each second engine oil change
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
with each second engine oil change
All other modifications
with each third engine oil change
Brake fluid change interval
every 2 years
Engine oil and filter change interval
according to service display
Fuel filter change interval
with each third engine oil change
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP at 6100 RPM engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
525 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
525 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
525 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
530 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
530 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
530 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.1–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
540 i with gasoline V8 4.0 L 302 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
at every engine oil change
All other modifications
according to service display
Oil separator insert change interval
with each third engine oil change
Particulate filter filter change interval
according to service display
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
525 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
with each second engine oil change
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.3)
according to service display
530 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2008.9–2010.3)
with each second engine oil change
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
according to service display
All other modifications
with each third engine oil change
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in BMW 5 Series Sedan service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 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.
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 2009 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2009 BMW 5 Series Sedan generations
In 2009 BMW offered 2 generations of the 5 Series Sedan. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.