Engine Code Technical Database
Engine Code M57TUD30 – 25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57) (Engine Oil, Timing Belt/Chain & Reliability)
Engine Code with code M57TUD30 (25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57)) was installed in models: BMW X3 (E83 / F25 / G01) & X5 (E53 / E70 / F15 / G05), BMW 1 Series (E81 / E87 / F20) & X1 (E84 / F48), BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé), BMW 3 Series E90 / E91 / E92 / E93, BMW 5 Series E39 & E60 / E61. Below you will find the exact engine oil specification, filter code and recommended service intervals.
Viscosity
5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30
Oil Capacity
4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER HU 925/4 x (R6 benzín M52/M54) or HU 722 x (M47/M57 diesel)
⏱️ Oil change interval (M57TUD30): 10 000 – 15 000 km / 1 year (for maximum turbo, timing chain/belt and piston ring life, do not exceed 15,000 km / 1 year).
⚙️ Timing & maintenance (M57TUD30): At 150,000 – 180,000 km we recommend preventive replacement of the timing kit including water pump and coolant check.
🏆 Recommended oil & pack: Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 (BMW LL-01) or Motul 8100 X-cess 5W-40 (5 l (4-cylinder) or 7 l (6-cylinder R6 – 1× 5L + 2× 1L)).
Vehicle models equipped with engine M57TUD30 (5):
BMW • 1990 – 2006
BMW 3 Series E36 & E46 (Compact / Sedan / Touring / Coupé) – 25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57)
🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 925/4 x (R6 benzín M52/M54) or HU 722 x (M47/M57 diesel)
BMW • 2005 – 2013
BMW 3 Series E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 – 25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57)
🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 925/4 x (R6 benzín M52/M54) or HU 722 x (M47/M57 diesel)
BMW • 1995 – 2010
BMW 5 Series E39 & E60 / E61 – 25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57)
🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 925/4 x (R6 benzín M52/M54) or HU 722 x (M47/M57 diesel)
BMW • 2004 – 2022
BMW 1 Series (E81 / E87 / F20) & X1 (E84 / F48) – 25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57)
🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 925/4 x (R6 benzín M52/M54) or HU 722 x (M47/M57 diesel)
BMW • 1999 – 2024
BMW X3 (E83 / F25 / G01) & X5 (E53 / E70 / F15 / G05) – 25d / 30d / 35d (135 kW / 142 kW / 160 kW / 170 kW / 200 kW – 3.0 R6 M57)
🛢️ Oil: 4.0 – 4.25 L (4-cyl 16i/18i) / 5.0 – 5.5 L (20d M47) / 6.5 – 6.75 L (6-cyl R6 M52/M54/M57!) (5W-40 (best choice for M52/M54/M47/M57) or 5W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 925/4 x (R6 benzín M52/M54) or HU 722 x (M47/M57 diesel)