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Engine oil
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on the
driving style and driving conditions.
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"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
Therefore, check the engine oil level after every
refueling using the electronic engine oil level
check.
"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Too much engine oil
Checking the oil level
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and dis‐
played on the Control Display.
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"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Requirements
Note the newly calculated remaining mile‐
age until the next oil service. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possible.
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The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6 miles/10 km.
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The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Adding engine oil
760i/Li: open/close flap
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
When the flap is closed, it must latch
Possible messages
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"Engine oil level OK"
"Measurement not possible at this time."
"Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes.
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Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Coolant
General information
Recommended oil types, refer to page 256.
Protect children
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Oil types
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Note
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
No oil additives
Oiladditivesmayleadtoenginedamage.◀
Approved oil types
Coolant level
Your service center can advise you on which en‐
gine oils have been approved by the manufac‐
turer of your vehicle.
If there is no Min– and Max– mark in the filler
neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant
level checked if necessary by your service cen‐
ter and add coolant as needed.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only use approved BMW High Performance oil.
Approved oils belong to the viscosity grades
SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE
5W-30.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of another oil with the follow‐
ing specification may be used.
API SM quality standards or higher.
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Checking
1. Let the engine cool.
2. Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, and then open it.
3. The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the
filler neck.
4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.
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