🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: BMW Model: 5 Series Generation: E39 Trim: 528i Body Style: Sedan Codes Chassis Code: E39 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Years Covered: 1997-2002 Topic Coverage: Service, Maintenance, Repair Page Count Estimated Pages: High (comprehensive) Manual Type Type: Service Repair Manual Language Language: English ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Type: Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Code: M52B28 Displacement Liters: 2.8 Displacement Cc: 2793 Valvetrain: DOHC, 24 valves (4 per cylinder) Bore Mm: 84.0 Stroke Mm: 83.6 Compression Ratio: 10.2:1 Performance Horsepower Hp: 193 Torque Lb Ft: 206 Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity Liters: 70 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type Standard: 5-speed Manual Optional Transmission Type Optional: 5-speed Automatic Steptronic Features Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length Mm: 4774 Width Mm: 1799 Height Mm: 1436 Wheelbase Mm: 2830 Weights Curb Weight Kg: 1550 (approx. for manual) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Impact Driver: 5-star NHTSA Front Impact Passenger: 5-star IIHS Side Impact: Good (for comparable era vehicles) Features Airbags Standard: Driver, Passenger ABS: Standard Traction Control: Standard (ASC+T - Automatic Stability Control + Traction) Stability Control: Optional (DSC - Dynamic Stability Control) Seatbelts: 3-point front and rear with pretensioners Immobilizer: Standard 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval Miles: Up to 15,000 (variable, depending on driving conditions and oil used) Spark Plug Replacement Miles: 60,000-100,000 (depending on plug type) Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: BMW Longlife-01 (or equivalent synthetic) Engine Oil Viscosity: 5W-30 or 5W-40 Coolant Type: G48 (Ethylene Glycol based, blue/green) Brake Fluid Type: DOT 4