BMW B58 Engine Guide: Everything You Need To Know

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►BMW's B58 engine has quickly become one to beat. It's been a staple across BMW's entire lineup since it first arrived in 2016, appearing in every sedan and coupe in one trim or another from the 3-series through the 8-series, and every SUV from the X3 through the X7. It even appears in the latest Toyota Supra sports car and the Ineos Grenadier 4×4. The versatility it provides from its reliability and eagerness to make power lends it to all of those vehicles in the best way. But that's only if they're cared for properly. Rather than taking your BMW to an independent shop or a dealership to get hit with an expensive repair bill, you can follow along here and learn all about what your B58 straight-six may need in the future. Alex Nelson, FCP Euro's Automotive Design Engineer and BMW Expert, has learned all there is about this engine family, built out FCP Euro's catalog to support it, and is now here to bring you up to speed on the B58. Whether it's just another engine in your commuter or the genesis of a high-powered build, here's everything you need to know. 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - B58 Overview 04:07 - Engine Layout 07:05 - Technology Breakdown 15:48 - Oil Pump Dissection 18:51 - Potential Issues 32:07 - Service Intervals 37:14 - Wrap-Up Crankshaft Bearing Issue Vins: https://bmwtechinfo.bmwgroup.com/tisUI/mount/sib_attachments/B112615_VIN_List.pdf See below for a list of all applicable vehicles and models: 1 Series: M140i (F20/F21) — 2016–2019 2 Series: M240i (F22/F23) — 2016–2021 2 Series: M240i (G42) — 2022–present 3 Series: 340i (F30/F31/F34) — 2015–2019 3 Series: M340i (G20/G21) — 2019–2024; M340i LCI — 2025–present 4 Series: 440i (F32/F33/F36) — 2016–2019 4 Series: M440i (G22/G23/G26) — 2021–present 5 Series: 540i (G30/G31) — 2017–2023 5 Series: 540i xDrive (G60) — 2024–present 5 Series PHEV: 545e xDrive (G30) — 2021–2023 6 Series GT: 640i (G32) — 2017–2023 7 Series: 740i/740Li (G11/G12) — 2015–2022 7 Series: 735i (G70, select markets) — 2023–present 7 Series: 740i (G70) — 2023–present 7 Series PHEV: 750e xDrive (G70) — 2023–present 8 Series: 840i (G14/G15/G16) — 2019–present X3: X3 M40i (G01) — 2017–2024 X3: X3 M50 (G45) — 2025–present X4: X4 M40i (G02) — 2018–2024 X5: xDrive40i / sDrive40i (G05) — 2019–present X5 PHEV: xDrive45e (G05) — 2019–2023 X5 PHEV: xDrive50e (G05 LCI) — 2023–present X6: xDrive40i (G06) — 2020–present X7: xDrive40i (G07) — 2019–present Z4: Z4 M40i (G29) — 2019–2026 Non-BMW makes with the B58 Toyota: GR Supra (J29/DB; A90/A91) — 2019–2026 (all 3.0-liter trims) Morgan: Plus Six — 2019–2025 INEOS: Grenadier (SW, Quartermaster, Chassis Cab; petrol) — 2022–present Boldmen: CR4 — 2021–present SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/fcpeuro?sub_confirmation=1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=subscribe&utm_content=subscribe%20button Get free parts from FCP Euro: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee Follow FCP Euro on: https://www.facebook.com/fcpeuro https://www.instagram.com/fcpeuro/ https://twitter.com/fcpeuro https://www.fcpeuro.com/