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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 52005300 rpm
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D1) 134 HP 46004800 rpm
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP 50005300 rpm
All other modifications 44504800 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections 5
expand_moreDiesel conditioning speed
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 5000 rpm
With automatic gearbox 4000 rpm
With manual transmission 5000 rpm
All other modifications 4000 rpm
expand_moreMaximum K-value
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 2.5 1/m
With bio-diesel 1.4 1/m
Otherwise 1.7 1/m
With bio-diesel 1.9 1/m
Otherwise 2.1 1/m
All other modifications 1.7 1/m
Measuring mode B
Measuring sensor 1
Measuring time 0.5 s
expand_moreMinimum coolant temperature at AU
All other modifications 176°F
expand_moreStoppage time
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 5 s
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D1) 134 HP 5 s
expand_moreAll other modifications
With automatic gearbox 1 s
With manual transmission 5 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location The diagnostic socket is located on
the driver's side in the footwell
below the dashboard.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 770870 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) 134 HP 625825 rpm
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP 600800 rpm
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M57 D25 (256D1) 161 HP 650850 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.2 L M54 B22 (226S1) 168 HP 600800 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M54 B25 (256S5) 189 HP 600800 rpm
BMW diesel straight-6 2.9 L M57 D30 (306D1) 190 HP 650850 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) 228 HP 600800 rpm
BMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP 500650 rpm
BMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S1) 282 HP 475680 rpm
BMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S2) 282 HP 475680 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 770870 rpm
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L M47 D20 (204D1) 134 HP 730930 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) 134 HP 625825 rpm
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 141 HP 600800 rpm
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M57 D25 (256D1) 161 HP 650850 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.2 L M54 B22 (226S1) 168 HP 600800 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M54 B25 (256S5) 189 HP 600800 rpm
BMW diesel straight-6 2.9 L M57 D30 (306D1) 190 HP 650850 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) 228 HP 600800 rpm
BMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP 500650 rpm
BMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S1) 282 HP 475680 rpm
BMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S2) 282 HP 475680 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
BMW diesel straight-6 2.5 L M51 D25 (256T1) 114 HP 176°F
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) 134 HP 140°F
BMW diesel straight-6 2.9 L M57 D30 (306D1) 190 HP 176°F
Vehicles with OBD 158°F
Vehicles without OBD 140°F
All other modifications 158°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) 134 HP 00.5 %
Vehicles with OBD 00.2 %
Vehicles without OBD 00.5 %
All other modifications 00.2 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) 134 HP 00.3 %
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.2 L M54 B22 (226S1) 168 HP 00.2 %
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M54 B25 (256S5) 189 HP 0.2 %
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) 228 HP 0.2 %
BMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP 00.2 %
Vehicles with OBD 00.2 %
Vehicles without OBD 00.3 %
expand_moreDelta lambda
expand_moreDME MS 5.1
Vehicles without OBD 0.02 λ
All other modifications 0.02 λ
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.2 L M54 B22 (226S1) 168 HP 23002700 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M54 B25 (256S5) 189 HP 23002700 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L M54 B30 (306S3) 228 HP 23002700 rpm
BMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP 23002700 rpm
All other modifications 25003000 rpm
expand_moreLambda sensor design
Vehicles with OBD Jump type lambda sensor
Vehicles with OBD Jump type lambda sensor
All other modifications Jump type lambda sensor
expand_moreLambda value
All other modifications 0.971.03 λ
expand_morePetrol conditioning speed
Vehicles with OBD 3000 rpm
Vehicles without OBD 3000 rpm
All other modifications 3000 rpm
expand_morePetrol conditioning time
Vehicles with OBD 180 s
Vehicles without OBD 180 s
All other modifications 180 s
expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.0 L M52 B20 (206S3) 134 HP 3501050 rpm
expand_moreDME MS 5.1
Vehicles without OBD 230930 rpm
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.2 L M54 B22 (226S1) 168 HP 620820 rpm
BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L M54 B25 (256S5) 189 HP 600800 rpm
Vehicles with OBD 550700 rpm
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreDME MS 42.0
Vehicles with OBD 620820 rpm
expand_moreVoltage swing at test speed
Vehicles with OBD 0.3 V
More than
Vehicles with OBD 0.3 V
More than
All other modifications 0.3 V
More than

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 2001 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 2001 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 Fourth generation LCI model years

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