Vehicles using N52B30 engine list:
- BMW - Z4 3.0si (195kW) 2004–2008
- BMW - 330xi (190kW) 2005–2008
- BMW - 730i (190kW) 2005–2008
- BMW - 525i (160kW) 2005–2007
- BMW - Z4 Coupe 3.0si (195kW) 2006–2008
- BMW - X5 30i (200kW) 2007–2010
- BMW - 525i xDrive (160kW) 2007–2010
- BMW - X1 xDrive28i N52 (190kW) 2009–2011
- BMW - 730i (190kW) 2009–2012
- BMW - X3 xDrive28i (190kW) 2010–2012
- BMW - 730i (190kW) 2012–2015
Recommended oil for engine N52B30 engine.
| Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00/507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31/229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife-04 | ✔ |
| Dexos2 | ✔ |
| Motul 8100 5W‑30 X‑Clean | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ❌ |
| RAVENOL VMP 5W‑30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ✔ |
| Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W‑30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ✔ |
Oil specification key
✔ – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
✔ – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
Answer generated by AI.
Oil specifications for N52B30 engine
SAE 5W-30
ACEA A3/B4
BMW Longlife-01
Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the N52B30 engine.
Engine N52B30 is known for issues like valve cover gasket leaks, VANOS system failures, and electric water pump malfunctions. Diagnose leaks by inspecting oil spots under the engine and listen for unusual noises indicating VANOS wear. Prevent problems with regular oil changes using high-quality synthetic oil and timely coolant replacement to avoid water pump failure. Solutions include replacing the valve cover gasket to stop oil leaks, servicing or rebuilding the VANOS unit to restore performance, and swapping the electric water pump before it fails to prevent overheating. Early attention to these areas ensures reliability in the listed BMW models.