{"id":571,"date":"2026-06-21T22:41:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2016-bmw-x5-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T22:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:41:48","slug":"2016-bmw-x5-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2016-bmw-x5-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 BMW X5 3.0L 6-Cyl Diesel (N57D30T H) 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 2016 BMW X5 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder N57D30T H diesel engine, the oil capacity is 6.9 quarts<\/strong> (including filter replacement). The recommended oil viscosity is 0W-30<\/strong> for all temperatures. AMSOIL recommends using AMSOIL 5W-30 LS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> or AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> for high-performance protection.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2016 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2016 BMW X5 with the N57D30T H engine requires an oil viscosity of 0W-30 for all temperatures. The AMSOIL lookup notes that while BMW may recommend a 0W-30 meeting LL-12FE, you may continue to use AMSOIL products that are recommended for the LL-04 specification and the viscosity found in your owner’s manual.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup data, the following products are recommended for your BMW X5 diesel maintenance:<\/p>\n

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

Coolant & Antifreeze<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Automatic Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Differential & Gear Lubricants<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR\u00ae 75W-90 100% Synthetic Gear Lube<\/td>\nSVGPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Brake Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL DOT 3 and DOT 4 100% Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Attribute<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Grade (Lookup)<\/td>\nSEO70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity<\/td>\n0W-30 (All TEMPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OEM Specification Note<\/td>\nThe AMSOIL lookup note references LL-12FE and LL-04 specifications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Capacity & Torque<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nCapacity \/ Torque<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n6.9 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n18 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/strong> Always check the oil level after refilling.<\/p>\n

How much transmission and differential fluid is required?<\/h2>\n

The automatic transmission (GA8HP75Z) requires a total fill of 9 quarts. For the rear limited slip differentials, the capacities vary slightly between the left and right dynamic units: the Left Dynamic Unit Rear takes 1.1 pints, while the Right Dynamic Unit Rear takes 1.2 pints.<\/p>\n

Transmission & Differential Capacities<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
8-speed GA8HP75Z Total Fill<\/td>\n9 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lt. Dynamic Unit Rear<\/td>\n1.1 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rt. Dynamic Unit Rear<\/td>\n1.2 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Important Note:<\/strong> For the Dynamic Performance Type Axle, the right and left dynamic units require special lubricant that is different from that used in the center unit. Do not intermix.<\/p>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n