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2011 BMW 550i GT oil capacity, type & filter

The 2011 BMW 550i GT takes 9.5 qt of 0W-30 oil (A3/B4 required). Supported by 4 checked sources.

Applies to checked engine: 4.4L 8-Cyl Turbo. Also check 2011 BMW 550i, 2011 BMW 550i GT xDrive .

Catalog selectors list the 2011 BMW 550i GT as its own oil row, separate from nearby BMW model rows. In the checked rows, the checked capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern matches 2011 BMW 550i and differs from 2011 BMW 550i GT xDrive and 2011 BMW 550i xDrive. Confirm the exact model name before buying oil or a filter; similar model names can share or split catalog rows. Current-row label: model qualifier present (GT). Use a seller row that includes this qualifier.

Capacity 9.5 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
A3/B4
What does 0W-30 mean? →
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
ULTRA-POWER First candidate 57189 Search 57189 WIX Additional candidate 51032 Confirm in selector WIX Additional candidate 51036 Confirm in selector WIX Additional candidate 51040 Confirm in selector WIX Additional candidate 51042 Confirm in selector

ULTRA-POWER 57189 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 4.4L 8-Cyl Turbo. 4 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-26 How we verify →

Oil specs changed in the 2010 checked record compared with this 2011 page — confirm you are on the correct model year before ordering.

Viscosity changed at this generation: this 2011 BMW 550i GT uses 0W-30. Checked records show 2010 used 5W-30. Confirm before purchasing oil.

Same oil specs also checked for the 2011 BMW 550i.

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2011 BMW 550i GT oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Filter part numbers

The filter part numbers listed above come from checked source rows for this vehicle and engine. Use them as candidates, then confirm the exact part number at checkout; do not substitute across engine rows.

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Quick reference for this 2011 BMW 550i GT

Service specs at a glance
4.4L 8-Cyl Turbo Search this engine row →
Capacity
9.5 qt
Oil type
0W-30
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
ULTRA-POWER 57189

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-26 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, and Castrol fitment database.

Same oil specs on other 2011 BMW models

550i

Checked oil rows for the 2011 BMW 550i GT share the listed capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern with 2011 BMW 550i. This page remains keyed to the exact 550i GT row; confirm that model in the seller selector before buying oil or a filter.

BMW 550i GT oil specs by year

The 2011 page is the third-newest 550i GT oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2010 model year — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2015 10 qt 0W-30 PRO-TEC PXL57189
2012 9.5 qt 0W-30 ULTRA-POWER 57189
2011 Current page 9.5 qt 0W-30 ULTRA-POWER 57189
2010 9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 ULTRA-POWER 57189

How we verified 2011 BMW 550i GT oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-26.

This page checked 4 sources for the 2011 BMW 550i GT. Capacity: Castrol fitment database; oil type: Castrol fitment database; filter: AMSOIL fitment lookup and RockAuto parts catalog.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 4.4L 8-Cyl Turbo capacity and 4.4L 8-Cyl Turbo oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
4
Last checked
2026-06-26
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Castrol fitment database
  • Oil type: Castrol fitment database
  • OEM oil spec: Castrol fitment database
  • Filter: AMSOIL fitment lookup and RockAuto parts catalog
  • Change interval: Castrol fitment database
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL fitment lookup Filter 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
Pennzoil oil application database Checked 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
RockAuto parts catalog Filter 2026-06-26 Checked source
Castrol fitment database Capacity, Oil type, Oil spec, Change interval 2026-06-26 Visit brand site

2011 BMW 550i GT oil questions that affect checkout

How often should I change the oil on a 2011 BMW 550i GT?

Castrol's service data indicates a 10,000 mi / 12 mo change interval for the 2011 BMW 550i GT. Your actual service need depends on driving conditions and the oil-life monitor reading. Always confirm against your owner's manual; severe-duty cycles may shorten the interval.

2011 BMW 550i GT oil — questions before buying

Can I use 5W-30 instead of 0W-30 in my 2011 BMW 550i GT?
The checked source rows on this page list 0W-30 for the 2011 BMW 550i GT. Use 0W-30 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. BMW also requires the oil to meet A3/B4 approval — check the label on the bottle before buying. If a retailer suggests 5W-30, match the engine row first and confirm the grade before buying.
Did the BMW 550i GT change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
Yes. Checked records show the BMW 550i GT has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2010: 5W-30; 2011–2012, 2015: 0W-30. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.

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