2012 BMW 7 Series Fifth generation LCI Service Intervals
in your garage to make future searches easy.
Condition | Value |
---|
730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2009.7–2015.12) | with each third engine oil change |
730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12) | with each third engine oil change |
730 i, Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2008.6–2015.12) | with each third engine oil change |
730 i, Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2008.6–2015.12) | with each third engine oil change |
740 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 322 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12) | with each third engine oil change |
750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2008.10–2015.12) | with each third engine oil change |
All other modifications | with each second engine oil change |
Automatic gearbox oil change interval | with each second engine oil change |
730 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
730 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
740 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
740 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
740 i, Li with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
740 i, Li xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
750 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
750 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 443 HP engine (2012.10–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
750 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 443 HP engine (2012.10–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
ActiveHybrid with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
ActiveHybrid with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 349 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
All other modifications | every 2 years |
740 i, Li xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | at every engine oil change |
ActiveHybrid with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 349 HP engine (2012.7–2015.12) | at every engine oil change |
Long variant | at every engine oil change |
Engine oil and filter change interval | according to service display |
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 A 208 HP | with each third engine oil change |
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 A 241 HP | with each third engine oil change |
All other modifications | with each second engine oil change |
Interior filter change interval | at every engine oil change |
Spark plug change interval | with each second engine oil change |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in BMW 7 Series 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 2012 BMW 7 Series 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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 7 Series 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 2012 BMW 7 Series you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 BMW 7 Series generations
In 2012 BMW offered 2 generations of the 7 Series. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.