1981–2016 BMW 528i
Common problems, technical service bulletins, fluid specs and labor times — verified for your car.
Top Problems (5)
Faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor
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Leaky Power Steering System
medium
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Water Pump Failure
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Faulty Fuel Injector
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Suspension Issues
low
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Active Service Bulletins
64 08 98 — A/C - Hose Filler Neck Reinforcement Brace
Technical Service Bulletins
62 04 98 — Instrument Cluster - Inoperative Functions
Technical Service Bulletins
09 02 98 — Central Coding Code - Label Elimination
Technical Service Bulletins
04 08 99 — New Self Adjusting Clutch Clamping Fixture
Technical Service Bulletins
03 03 98 — New Model - Training Manual Update: Overview
Technical Service Bulletins
Key Fluid Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount Of Refrigerant Machine Oil | 40 |
| Amount Of Refrigerant Machine Oil | 10 |
| Evaporator | 40 |
| Amount Of Refrigerant Machine Oil | 20 |
| Fluid Type - Mtf Lt1 | 1.9 ltrs. Fill until oil overflows fill plug on side of transmission. |
| Fluid Type Includes Replacement Units. | MTF - LT - 1 M5 and Z8 replace @ 1200 mi. service. |
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