The 2012 BMW X5 35d uses SAE 5w-30 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 5.9 US quarts. You can find this oil at any maSSRetail location. You can also find it at an automotive parts and accessories store, or online from trusted sellers. You can expect to pay between $2.12 and $11.39 per bottle. If You choose to have the change completed by an automotive service technician, or by a mechanic, You can expect to pay an additional $43 to $135 for labor. You may also want to invest in a $1 to $3 funnel, to help prevent spills during the exchange. An oil change should be obtained every 10,000 miles, or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
Jim T
July 16, 2020
The recommended engine oil for the 2012 bmw x5 is a sae 5w-30 synthetic motor oil.
Sri Vigneswaran
November 18, 2020
You can use 0W40 0W30 5W40 or 5W30 as long as it has BMW longlife 4 specification! Don’t buy by the viscosity alone! It must meet the BMW longlife 4 specification!
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