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Engine oil
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Engine oil
Vehicle equipment
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If
there is too much engine oil, have the engine
oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐
ner or a specialist workshop.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Electronic oil measurement
General
General
Electronic oil measurement uses two measuring
procedures:
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving
style and operating conditions.
▷ Monitoring.
Therefore check the engine oil level regularly
each time you fill up with fuel by taking a detailed
measurement.
▷ Detailed measurement.
When frequently making short journeys or using
a sporty driving style, for example fast cornering,
perform a detailed measurement at regular inter‐
vals.
Engine oil consumption may increase due to the
following, for example:
▷ Dynamic driving style.
▷ While running in the engine.
▷ Engine idling.
Monitoring
Principle
▷ Use of engine oil grades rated as unsuitable.
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
during the journey and can be shown on the
Control Display.
Different Check Control messages are shown on
the Control Display, depending on the engine oil
level.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
shown.
Safety notes
Operating requirements
A current measurement is available after approxi‐
mately 30 minutes of normal driving.
NOTE
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.
There is a risk of material damage. Top up with
engine oil immediately.
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Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
Carrying out a detailed
measurement
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
3.
"Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
4. "Measure engine oil level"
5. "Start measurement"
System limits
When frequently making short journeys or using
a sporty driving style, it may not be possible to
obtain a measured value. In this case, the meas‐
urement for the last, sufficiently long journey is
displayed.
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a
scale.
Adding engine oil
Detailed measurement
Principle
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle
is stationary and is shown on a scale.
General
Do not top up engine oil unless a message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The top-up
amount is specified in the message on the Con‐
trol Display.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
shown.
Only replenish with suitable types of engine oil.
Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before topping up with engine oil.
Do not add too much engine oil.
General
During measurement, the idle speed is increased
slightly.
Safety notes
Operating requirements
WARNING
▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground.
Service products, for example oils, greases,
coolants and fuels, can contain substances that
are harmful to health. There is a risk of injury or
even death. Please comply with the instructions
on the containers. Do not allow service prod‐
ucts to come into contact with clothing, skin or
eyes. Do not pour service products into other
bottles. Keep service products out of the reach
of children.
▷ Manual transmission: gear lever in neutral po‐
sition, clutch and accelerator pedal not
pressed.
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not pressed.
▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐
ature.
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Engine oil grades for
topping up
NOTE
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.
There is a risk of material damage. Top up with
engine oil immediately.
General
Engine oil quality is a critical factor in the service
life of the engine.
NOTE
Only replenish with the types of engine oil that
are listed.
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If
there is too much engine oil, have the engine
oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐
ner or a specialist workshop.
Some engine oil grades may not be available in
all countries.
Safety notes
NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a
risk of material damage. Do not use oil addi‐
tives.
Overview
The oil filler neck is in the engine compartment,
see page 310.
Adding engine oil
NOTE
1. Open the bonnet, see page 311.
Using the wrong engine oil can result in engine
malfunctions and damage. There is a risk of
material damage. When selecting the engine
oil, make sure that it is the correct specification.
2. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.
Suitable engine oil grades
Engine oils with the following oil specifications
can be used.
Petrol engine
BMW Longlife-04.
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
BMW Longlife-17 FE+.
3. Add engine oil.
4. Tighten cap.
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04.
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
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Alternative engine oil grades
If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐
tre, 2 pints, of an engine oil with the following oil
specification can be used for topping up:
Oil change
NOTE
If the engine oil is not changed at the correct
time, engine wear may increase which could
cause engine damage. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. Do not exceed the service date in‐
dicated in the vehicle.
Petrol engine
ACEA C2.
ACEA C3.
Diesel engine
ACEA C2.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a Service Part‐
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
ACEA C3.
Viscosity classes
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the
engine oil belongs to one of the following viscos‐
ity classes:
Viscosity classes
SAE 0W-20.
SAE 5W-20.
SAE 0W-30.
SAE 5W-30.
SAE 0W-40.
SAE 5W-40.
Viscosity classes SAE 0W-20 and SAE 5W-20
are not suitable for diesel engines.
Viscosity classes with a high viscosity grade can
increase fuel consumption.
Further information on suitable engine oil specifi‐
cations and viscosity classes can be obtained
from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
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