Checked oil specs by engine
2012 BMW 550i oil capacity, type & filter
The 2012 BMW 550i 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 2012 BMW 550i GT, 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive .
Catalog selectors list the 2012 BMW 550i as its own oil row, separate from nearby BMW model rows. In the checked rows, the checked capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern matches 2012 BMW 550i GT and differs from 2012 BMW 550i GT 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 absent. Nearby catalog rows add GT; use the seller row without that qualifier.
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.
Oil specs changed in the 2013 checked record compared with this 2012 page — confirm you are on the correct model year before ordering.
Same oil specs also checked for the 2012 BMW 550i GT.
2012 BMW 550i oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
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.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.
Quick reference for this 2012 BMW 550i
- 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 Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database.
Checked oil rows for the 2012 BMW 550i share the listed capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern with 2012 BMW 550i GT. This page remains keyed to the exact 550i row; confirm that model in the seller selector before buying oil or a filter.
BMW 550i oil specs by year
The 2012 page is the seventh-newest 550i oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2013 model year — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.1 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2021 | 11.1 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2016 | 9 qt | 0W-30 | ULTRA-POWER 57189 |
| 2015 | 10 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2014 | 10 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51442 |
| 2013 | 10 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2012 Current page | 9.5 qt | 0W-30 | ULTRA-POWER 57189 |
| 2011 | 9.5 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2009 | 8.4 qt | 0W-30 | ECOGARD X5564 |
| 2008 | 8.4 qt | 5W-30 | ECOGARD X5564 |
| 2007 | 8.4 qt | 5W-30 | ECOGARD X5564 |
| 2006 | 8.4 qt | 5W-30 | ECOGARD X5564 |
How we verified 2012 BMW 550i oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-26.
This page checked 4 sources for the 2012 BMW 550i. Capacity: Castrol fitment database; oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup and Castrol fitment database; filter: AMSOIL fitment lookup and RockAuto parts catalog.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 4
- Last checked
- 2026-06-26
- Capacity: Castrol fitment database
- Oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennzoil oil application database | Checked | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-26 | Checked source |
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| Castrol fitment database | Capacity, Oil type, Oil spec, Change interval | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
2012 BMW 550i oil questions that affect checkout
How often should I change the oil on a 2012 BMW 550i?
Castrol's service data indicates a 10,000 mi / 12 mo change interval for the 2012 BMW 550i. 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.
2012 BMW 550i oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 5W-30 instead of 0W-30 in my 2012 BMW 550i?
- The checked source rows on this page list 0W-30 for the 2012 BMW 550i. 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 change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the BMW 550i has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2006–2008: 5W-30; 2009, 2011–2016, 2021–2022: 0W-30. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2012 BMW 550i maintenance checklist
One part checked. Look up the rest while you're here.
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- Oil type & capacity 0W-30 · 9.5 qt Checked
Where to buy
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Walmart
Search Walmart for 2012 BMW 550i oil and filter, then match the listing specs against the capacity and viscosity shown above before adding to cart.
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