Checked oil specs by engine
2016 BMW M5 oil capacity, type & filter
The 2016 BMW M5 takes 9 qt of 0W-30 oil (A3/B4 required). Supported by 4 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 4.4L V8 Turbo.
WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 4.4L V8 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 (2010 and 2018) compared with this 2016 page — confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.
Viscosity changed at this generation: this 2016 BMW M5 uses 0W-30. Checked records show 2006–2010 used 10W-60. Confirm before purchasing oil.
Same oil specs also checked for the 2016 BMW 550i and 2016 BMW M6.
2016 BMW M5 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 M5
- Capacity
- 9 qt
- Oil type
- 0W-30
- Interval
- 10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Filter
- WIX 51032
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, Purolator fitment catalog, and Castrol fitment database.
Checked oil rows for the 2016 BMW M5 share the listed capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern with 2016 BMW 550i and 2016 BMW M6. This page remains keyed to the exact M5 row; confirm that model in the seller selector before buying oil or a filter.
BMW M5 oil specs by year
The 2016 page is the eighth-newest M5 oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2018 and 2010 model years — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.4 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2023 | 10.6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2022 | 10.6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2021 | 10.6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2020 | 10.6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2019 | 10.6 qt | 0W-30 | ULTRA-POWER 57189 |
| 2018 | 10.6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2016 Current page | 9 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2010 | 10.4 qt | 10W-60 | ULTRA-POWER 57694 |
| 2009 | 10.4 qt | 10W-60 | ULTRA-POWER 57694 |
| 2008 | 10.4 qt | 10W-60 | ULTRA-POWER 57694 |
| 2007 | 10.4 qt | 10W-60 | ULTRA-POWER 57694 |
| 2006 | 10.4 qt | 10W-60 | ULTRA-POWER 57694 |
How we verified 2016 BMW M5 oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.
This page checked 4 sources for the 2016 BMW M5. Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup; oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 4
- Last checked
- 2026-06-27
- Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup
- Oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Castrol fitment database
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Checked source |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
| Castrol fitment database | Oil type, Oil spec, Change interval | 2026-06-27 | Visit brand site |
2016 BMW M5 oil questions that affect checkout
How often should I change the oil on a 2016 BMW M5?
Castrol's service data indicates a 10,000 mi / 12 mo change interval for the 2016 BMW M5. 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.
2016 BMW M5 oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 5W-30 instead of 0W-30 in my 2016 BMW M5?
- The checked source rows on this page list 0W-30 for the 2016 BMW M5. 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 M5 change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the BMW M5 has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2006–2010: 10W-60; 2016, 2018–2023, 2025: 0W-30. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2016 BMW M5 maintenance checklist
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- Oil type & capacity 0W-30 · 9 qt Checked
Where to buy
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