2011–2016 BMW 550i Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2011–2016 BMW 550i with the N63 4.4T V8 engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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BMW 4.4L Twin Turbo V8 — 550i/650i 2011–2016
2011–2016 550i · 2011–2016 650i · 2010–2015 750i · 2011–2016 X5 50i
Some Experience Helpful
✅ The N63 twin turbo V8 is a large capacity engine. Filter access is between the engine banks — tight but manageable. Quality full synthetic only. This engine has a reputation for oil consumption — check level regularly.
⚠️ The N63 is known for oil consumption between changes. Check your dipstick regularly and top up as needed.
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Oil Type
0W-30 Full Synthetic
Capacity
8.5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
BMW #11427953125 | Mann HU816X
Engine Code
N63 4.4T V8
Tools You'll Need
- 36mm oil filter housing cap socket (BMW-specific — essential)
- 17mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (cap socket type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 3.5 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (BMW #07119963151)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Video by FCP Euro — Watch on YouTube ↗
| Drain plug size | 17mm | Torque: 18 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | BMW #07119963151 |
| Filter type | Cartridge — 36mm cap socket required |
| Filter location | Top of engine — between the twin turbo V8 banks |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | iDrive menu → Vehicle Info → Service Requirements → Oil Change → Reset |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 8.5 quarts this is a large drain — Oil Pal's 3.5-gallon capacity handles it perfectly.
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