How much oil does the 2012 BMW X5 take?

There are three different engine options available on the 2012 BMW X5; You might have the 3.0L 6 cylinder, the 3.0L 6 cylinder diesel, or the 4.4L V8. The most common -- the 3.0L 6 -- takeS6.9 quarts of SAE 0W-30 oil. The diesel variant bumps this capacity to 7.7 quarts of the same, while the V8 has a capacity of 9.0 quarts of SAE 0W-30 synthetic engine oil. In all cases, You can substitute SAE 5W-30 over short periods, though its use is not recommended. Because of the inferior viscosity, the use of 5W-30 over the long term will reduce efficiency and prematurely age Your engine. It's recommended that You use the stated oil with LOWER numbers, even if it costs a few more dollars per oil change.