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2016 BMW 740i oil capacity, type & filter
The 2016 BMW 740i takes 6.5 qt of 0W-20 oil. Supported by 4 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo.
PRO-TEC PXL10342 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo. 5 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Oil specs changed across adjacent model years (2014 and 2017) compared with this 2016 page — confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.
Viscosity changed at this generation: this 2016 BMW 740i uses 0W-20. Checked records show 2012–2014 used 0W-30. Confirm before purchasing oil.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2016 BMW 740i 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 2016 BMW 740i
- Capacity
- 6.5 qt
- Oil type
- 0W-20
- Interval
- Check owner's manual / oil-life monitor
- Filter
- PRO-TEC PXL10342
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from RockAuto parts catalog, Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Purolator fitment catalog.
BMW 740i oil specs by year
The 2016 page is the ninth-newest 740i oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2017 and 2014 model years — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.1 qt | 0W-12 | Purolator L35280 |
| 2023 | 7.1 qt | 0W-12 | PRO-TEC PXL10342 |
| 2022 | 6.9 qt | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL10342 |
| 2021 | 6.9 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2020 | 6.9 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2019 | 6.5 qt | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL10342 |
| 2018 | 6.9 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2017 | 6.9 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2016 Current page | 6.5 qt | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL10342 |
| 2014 | 6.9 qt | 0W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K54 |
| 2013 | 6.9 qt | 0W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K54 |
| 2012 | 6.9 qt | 0W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K54 |
| 2011 | 6.9 qt | 5W-30 | ECOGARD X5607 |
How we verified 2016 BMW 740i oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.
This page checked 4 sources for the 2016 BMW 740i. Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database and AMSOIL fitment lookup; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 4
- Last checked
- 2026-06-23
- Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database and AMSOIL fitment lookup
- OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog
- Change interval: Not source-backed on this page
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Checked source |
| Pennzoil oil application database | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
2016 BMW 740i oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 5W-20 or 5W-30 instead of 0W-20 in my 2016 BMW 740i?
- The checked source rows on this page list 0W-20 for the 2016 BMW 740i. Use 0W-20 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. If a retailer suggests 5W-20 or 5W-30, match the engine row first and confirm the grade before buying.
- Did the BMW 740i change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the BMW 740i has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2011: 5W-30; 2012–2014: 0W-30; 2016–2022: 0W-20; 2023–2024: 0W-12. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
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Where to buy
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