🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: BMW Model: 525i Year: 2002 Generation Generation: E39 Codes Chassis Code: E39 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Body Styles: Sedan Engines Covered: All Engines Transmissions Covered: All Transmission Types Trims Covered: All Trim Levels Page Count Page Count: Extensive (exact number not specified in product info) Manual Type Manual Type: Workshop Repair and Service Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF Download ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Name: M54B25 Engine Displacement: 2.5 Liters (2494 cc) Engine Configuration: Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Valvetrain: DOHC, 24 Valves (4 per cylinder) Engine Block Material: Aluminum Engine Head Material: Aluminum Engine Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated Performance Horsepower: 184 hp @ 6000 rpm (estimated for M54B25) Torque: 245 Nm (181 lb-ft) @ 3500 rpm (estimated for M54B25) Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Multi-point Fuel Injection (MPI) Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded (91 octane recommended) Features Cooling System: Liquid-cooled Ignition System: Electronic Ignition 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 5-speed Manual (likely standard on some trims) Optional Transmission Type: 5-speed Steptronic Automatic (likely optional) Features Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: 4,819 mm (189.7 in) Width: 1,799 mm (70.8 in) Height: 1,439 mm (56.7 in) Wheelbase: 2,830 mm (111.4 in) Weights Curb Weight: 1,575 kg (3,472 lbs) (estimated for RWD sedan) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Frontal Crash Test: 4-star (driver), 4-star (passenger) (for 2002 model year, approximate) Features Airbags: Frontal airbags (driver and passenger), Side airbags (front) ABS: Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Traction Control: Standard Automatic Stability Control (ASC+T) Stability Control: Standard Automatic Stability Control (ASC+T) Seatbelts: Front and rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Refer to manual (typically 7,500-10,000 miles or as indicated by vehicle condition monitoring) Filter Replacement Interval: Refer to manual (e.g., oil filter, air filter, cabin filter) Spark Plug Replacement: Refer to manual (typically around 100,000 miles for iridium plugs) Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: Synthetic (e.g., BMW Longlife-01 specification, SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30) Coolant Type: BMW Blue Antifreeze/Coolant Brake Fluid Type: DOT 4 Power Steering Fluid: ATF Dexron III (or equivalent)