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Engine oil
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Engine oil
3.
"Engine oil level"
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these
messages.
If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US
quart/liter of oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
General information
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions. When
a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil
consumption, for example, is clearly higher.
Detailed measurement
The concept
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
In the detailed measurement the oil level is
checked and displayed via a scale.
Checking the oil level
electronically
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Status display
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
Requirements
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
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Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.
Requirements
Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelera‐
tor not depressed.
Depending on the previous displays, the status
display is displayed when the engine is running
or after the vehicle has been driven for at least
30 minutes.
Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
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Engine oil
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
Oil types for refilling
Hints
No oil additives
1. "Vehicle Info"
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
4. "Start measurement"
Viscosity grades for engine oils
The oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Filler neck
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil types
Gasoline engine
BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30.
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04.
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Protect children
Alternative oil types
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engine
API SM or superior grade specification.
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Diesel engine
API ILSAC GF-5.
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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