The service and repair manual for the 2008 BMW 550i — 4.8L V8 and 4.8L V8 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.8L V8 — 293 cu in, DOHC 4.8L V8 — 295 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Top Sedan 4-Door · Formula 1 Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 49 complaints · 12 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 550i manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 647
- Engine Performance 23,251
- Accessories & Equipment 7,465
- General Information 1,701
- Body & Frame 3,688
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 163
- Brakes 115
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 636
- Restraints 1,004
- Drivelines & Axles 580
- Steering 446
- Electrical 5,422
- Suspension 952
- Engine Mechanical 641
- Transmission 811
- Rear 310
- Oil pressure should be more than 15
- Pa) at 6,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 550i
- Exterior Lighting — tail lights · 13V407000Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions,.
Owners have filed 49 complaints and BMW has issued 12 technical service bulletins for the 2008 550i. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 550i manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 550i?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 4.8L V8 and 4.8L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Top Sedan 4-Door, Formula 1 Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2008 550i problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 550i, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2008 550i wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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