{"id":411,"date":"2026-06-10T00:22:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T04:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2009-bmw-x5-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T00:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T04:22:43","slug":"2009-bmw-x5-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2009-bmw-x5-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2009 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel (M57T2) Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2009 BMW X5 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder M57T2 D30 J Diesel Turbo engine, the oil capacity is 7.7 quarts<\/strong> (including filter replacement). The recommended viscosity for all temperatures is 5W-30<\/strong>. AMSOIL recommends using AMSOIL 5W-30 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (AELQT-EA<\/a>) or AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (AFLQT-EA<\/a>) to meet the unique demands of this European diesel engine.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2009 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2009 BMW X5 with the M57T2 engine requires an oil viscosity of 5W-30 for all temperatures. The AMSOIL lookup specifies an oil grade of SEO08. For this application, AMSOIL recommends either 5W-30 LS<\/a> or 5W-40 MS<\/a> 100% Synthetic European Motor Oils, which are designed for the unique demands of European diesel and hybrid vehicles.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for the 2009 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel, the following products are recommended for your maintenance needs.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-30 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a><\/td>\n5W-30<\/a><\/td>\nAELQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a><\/td>\n5W-40<\/a><\/td>\nAFLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Filter Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/a><\/td>\nHU7214X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL product<\/a><\/td>\nHU821X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Transmission Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/a><\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/a><\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ATF (GA6HP26Z)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/a><\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ATF (GA6HP19Z)<\/td>\nAMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/a><\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Differential Lubricant<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Differential<\/td>\nAMSOIL SEVERE GEAR\u00ae 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lube<\/a><\/td>\nSVOPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

How much oil does it take with a filter change?<\/h2>\n

When performing an oil service on the 3.0L 6-cylinder M57T2 engine, the total capacity is 7.7 quarts<\/strong> including the replacement of the oil filter. It is important to check the oil level after refilling to ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Torque Values<\/h3>\n

The AMSOIL lookup provides the following technical details for engine oil service:<\/p>\n