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2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive oil capacity, type & filter

The 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive takes 9.5 qt of 0W-30 oil (A3/B4 required). Supported by 3 checked sources.

Applies to checked engine: 4.4L 8-Cyl Turbo. Also check 2012 BMW 550i, 2012 BMW 550i GT .

Catalog selectors list the 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive as its own oil row, separate from nearby BMW model rows. In the checked rows, the checked capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern is not identical to 2012 BMW 535i GT xDrive, 2012 BMW 550i, and 2012 BMW 550i GT. 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 550i. Nearby catalog rows use 535i; choose the matching qualifier in the seller selector.

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
A3/B4
Source checked What does 0W-30 mean? →
Oil Filters
WIX First candidate 51032 Search 51032 WIX Additional candidate 51036 Confirm in selector WIX Additional candidate 51040 Confirm in selector WIX Additional candidate 51042 Confirm in selector

WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 4.4L 8-Cyl Turbo. 3 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.

i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: another filter catalog cross-check. Use it as a reference, then confirm the exact filter part number at checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment

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

Oil specs changed in the 2016 checked record compared with this 2012 page — confirm you are on the correct model year before ordering.

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2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive 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 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive

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
WIX 51032

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

BMW 550i GT xDrive oil specs by year

The 2012 page is the third-newest 550i GT xDrive oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2016 model year — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2017 10 qt 0W-30 WIX 51032
2016 10 qt 0W-30 Purolator L25904
2012 Current page 9.5 qt 0W-30 WIX 51032
2011 9.5 qt 0W-30 WIX 51032

How we verified 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive oil data

How we verify fitment

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

This page checked 3 sources for the 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive. Capacity: Castrol fitment database; oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup and Castrol fitment database; filter: AMSOIL fitment lookup.

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 filter. 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
3
Last checked
2026-06-26
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Castrol fitment database
  • Oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup and Castrol fitment database
  • OEM oil spec: Castrol fitment database
  • Filter: AMSOIL fitment lookup
  • Change interval: Castrol fitment database
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL fitment lookup Oil type, Filter 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
Pennzoil oil application database Checked 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 GT xDrive oil questions that affect checkout

How often should I change the oil on a 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive?

Castrol's service data indicates a 10,000 mi / 12 mo change interval for the 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive. 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 GT xDrive oil — questions before buying

Can I use 5W-30 instead of 0W-30 in my 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive?
The checked source rows on this page list 0W-30 for the 2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive. 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.

2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive maintenance checklist

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