For 2010 5 Series Sedan Sixth generation BMW recommends to use: W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, H21W 12V 21W BAY9s, H7 12V 55W PX26d, H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2, H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1, PY24W 12V 24W PGU20, and D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreCornering light
With bi-xenon
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreFog lamps
With M technology
H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
Otherwise
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreFront direction indicator
With bi-xenon
PY24W 12V 24W PGU20
With halogen headlamp
PY24W 12V 24W PGU20
expand_moreHigh beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Interior light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light
Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp
W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
Rear fog lamp
H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 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 2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan generations
In 2010 BMW offered 2 generations of the 5 Series Sedan. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.