Checked oil specs by engine
2017 BMW 740i oil capacity, type & filter
The 2017 BMW 740i takes 6.9 qt of 0W-20 oil. Supported by 4 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo.
WIX 51032 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.
Same oil capacity and viscosity as the 2020, 2021, 2022 model years in checked records.
Same oil specs also checked for the 2017 BMW 340i and 2017 BMW 440i.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2017 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 2017 BMW 740i
- Capacity
- 6.9 qt
- Oil type
- 0W-20
- Interval
- Check owner's manual / oil-life monitor
- Filter
- WIX 51032
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, and Purolator fitment catalog.
Checked oil rows for the 2017 BMW 740i share the listed capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern with 2017 BMW 340i, 2017 BMW 440i, and 2017 BMW 540i. This page remains keyed to the exact 740i row; confirm that model in the seller selector before buying oil or a filter.
BMW 740i oil specs by year
The 2017 page is the eighth-newest 740i 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Current page | 6.9 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2016 | 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 2017 BMW 740i oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.
This page checked 4 sources for the 2017 BMW 740i. Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup; 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: AMSOIL fitment lookup
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil oil application database | Oil type | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Checked source |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
2017 BMW 740i oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 5W-20 or 5W-30 instead of 0W-20 in my 2017 BMW 740i?
- The checked source rows on this page list 0W-20 for the 2017 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.
2017 BMW 740i maintenance checklist
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- Oil type & capacity 0W-20 · 6.9 qt Checked
Where to buy
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Walmart
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