The 2026 BMW 540I has 19 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 7 part types and 11 brands, covering the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2026 BMW 540I, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. 15 parts of the 19 listed are Oil (7 parts), Oil Filter (6 parts) and Oil Filter Cover (2 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 2026 BMW 540I came with a single engine, the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged, and every part is verified against it.
11 brands supply engine parts for the 2026 BMW 540I, led by VALVOLINE (4 parts), REIN (3 parts) and LIQUI MOLY (3 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and High Performance / Heavy Duty.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2026 BMW 540I. 3 parts have it, including LIQUI MOLY 22046 (Oil) and MANN HU6022Z (Oil Filter). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Harmonic Balancer Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN | HWB0074 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 10 x 65mm | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts.
This group shows a single part: REIN HWB0074.
Oil
Summary: Notes list SAE 0W-20 and SAE 0W-30. Confirm the weight on the filler cap before you buy. Replacement brands in this table include VALVOLINE and LIQUI MOLY.
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIQUI MOLY Popular | 22046 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Tec 6600 0W-205 Liter | View on Amazon |
| LIQUI MOLY | 22044 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Tec 6600 0W-201 Liter | View on Amazon |
| LIQUI MOLY | 22048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Tec 6600 0W-2020 Liter | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 888048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | European Vehicle Full Synthetic SAE 0W-201 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 893931 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | European Vehicle Full Synthetic SAE 0W-301 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 893933 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | European Vehicle Full Synthetic SAE 0W-305 Gallon Bay Box | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 904063 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | European Vehicle Full Synthetic SAE 0W-205 Gallon Bay Box | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable.
7 Oil parts for the 2026 BMW 540I come from 2 brands — VALVOLINE and LIQUI MOLY. The "Popular" part is LIQUI MOLY 22046.
Part numbers include LIQUI MOLY 22046, LIQUI MOLY 22044 and LIQUI MOLY 22048, among others listed above.
Oil Drain Plug
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN | HWU1041 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan.
This group shows a single part: REIN HWU1041.
Oil Filler Cap
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | MO214 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck.
This group shows a single part: MOTORAD MO214.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP | G0342 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Equipment (OE) Part Number 11427826799 | View on Amazon |
| PRO-TEC | PXL10342 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
High Performance / Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL | M1C457A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Extended Performance | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANN Popular | HU6022Z | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WIX Popular | WL10342 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| VARIOUS MFR | PG99256EX | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Extended Life | View on Amazon |
This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.
6 Oil Filter parts for the 2026 BMW 540I come from 6 brands — FVP, PRO-TEC, MOBIL and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is MANN HU6022Z.
The Economy section lists 2 options from FVP and PRO-TEC — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP G0342 is listed in this group.
The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOBIL M1C457A is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, MANN, WIX and VARIOUS MFR supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MANN HU6022Z.
Listed part numbers: MANN HU6022Z, FVP G0342 and PRO-TEC PXL10342, plus the other parts above.
Oil Filter Cover
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | MO388 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| REIN | CPL0070 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Oil Filter covers.
2 Oil Filter Cover parts are listed for the 2026 BMW 540I, from MOTORAD and REIN.
This group includes MOTORAD MO388 and REIN CPL0070.
Valve Cover
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP | SK743462 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Valve covers.
One part is listed for the 2026 BMW 540I — SKP SK743462.
Buying Engine Parts for a 2026 BMW 540I
On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.
- Confirm you have the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Oil and Oil Filter .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 2026 BMW 540I?
Our catalog currently lists 19 engine parts for the 2026 BMW 540I across 7 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 2026 BMW 540I?
Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What oil viscosity is listed for the 2026 BMW 540I?
Oil rows on this page include SAE 0W-20 and SAE 0W-30. Confirm the engine and the weight on the filler cap before you buy — high-mileage and standard fills can differ.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2026 BMW 540I was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2026 BMW 540I?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.0L L6 Turbocharged engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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