Engine Code Technical Database
Engine Code N54B30 – 35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo) (Engine Oil, Timing Belt/Chain & Reliability)
Engine Code with code N54B30 (35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo)) 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 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93, BMW 3 Series F30 / F31 & G20 / G21, BMW 5 Series E39 & E60 / E61, BMW 5 Series F10 / F11 & G30 / G31. Below you will find the exact engine oil specification, filter code and recommended service intervals.
Viscosity
5W-30 or 0W-30
Oil Capacity
4.25 – 5.25 L (4-cyl N43/N20/B48) / 6.5 L (6-cyl N53/N55/B58)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER HU 816 x (N43/N52/N55) or HU 6014 z (B48/B58)
⏱️ Oil change interval (N54B30): Max. 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 (N54B30): At 150,000 – 180,000 km we recommend preventive replacement of the timing kit including water pump and coolant check.
🏆 Recommended oil & pack: BMW TwinPower Turbo LL-04 5W-30 or Shell Helix Ultra ECT C3 5W-30 (5 až 7 liters).
Vehicle models equipped with engine N54B30 (6):
BMW • 2005 – 2013
BMW 3 Series E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 – 35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo)
🛢️ Oil: 4.25 – 5.25 L (4-cyl N43/N20/B48) / 6.5 L (6-cyl N53/N55/B58) (5W-30 or 0W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 816 x (N43/N52/N55) or HU 6014 z (B48/B58)
BMW • 2012 – 2025
BMW 3 Series F30 / F31 & G20 / G21 – 35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo)
🛢️ Oil: 4.25 – 5.25 L (4-cyl N43/N20/B48) / 6.5 L (6-cyl N53/N55/B58) (5W-30 or 0W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 816 x (N43/N52/N55) or HU 6014 z (B48/B58)
BMW • 1995 – 2010
BMW 5 Series E39 & E60 / E61 – 35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo)
🛢️ Oil: 4.25 – 5.25 L (4-cyl N43/N20/B48) / 6.5 L (6-cyl N53/N55/B58) (5W-30 or 0W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 816 x (N43/N52/N55) or HU 6014 z (B48/B58)
BMW • 2010 – 2024
BMW 5 Series F10 / F11 & G30 / G31 – 35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo)
🛢️ Oil: 4.25 – 5.25 L (4-cyl N43/N20/B48) / 6.5 L (6-cyl N53/N55/B58) (5W-30 or 0W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 816 x (N43/N52/N55) or HU 6014 z (B48/B58)
BMW • 2004 – 2022
BMW 1 Series (E81 / E87 / F20) & X1 (E84 / F48) – 35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo)
🛢️ Oil: 4.25 – 5.25 L (4-cyl N43/N20/B48) / 6.5 L (6-cyl N53/N55/B58) (5W-30 or 0W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 816 x (N43/N52/N55) or HU 6014 z (B48/B58)
BMW • 1999 – 2024
BMW X3 (E83 / F25 / G01) & X5 (E53 / E70 / F15 / G05) – 35i / 40i xDrive (225 kW / 240 kW / 250 kW – 3.0 R6 Turbo)
🛢️ Oil: 4.25 – 5.25 L (4-cyl N43/N20/B48) / 6.5 L (6-cyl N53/N55/B58) (5W-30 or 0W-30) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 816 x (N43/N52/N55) or HU 6014 z (B48/B58)