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EnglishEngine oil -> Adding engine oil for your BMW i8 2014-2020
Engine oil
MOBILITY
the area of moving parts. Keep articles of cloth‐
ing and hair away from moving parts.
To prevent the screws falling into the engine
compartment, do not place screws in the area
where the engine compartment is accessed.
Removing the covers
1. Turn the twist locks by 90°, arrows 1, and re‐
move cargo cover, arrow 2.
Attaching the covers
1. Insert the engine compartment cover, ar‐
rows 1, press down, arrows 2, and slide in to
the stop. Turn screws clockwise to tighten.
2. Depending on the vehicle equipment, turn
the screws counterclockwise to undo them,
arrows 1, and remove the cover, arrow 2.
2. Insert the insulation.
3. Depending on the vehicle equipment, guide
the thread through the openings provided.
Turn screws clockwise to tighten.
3. Remove insulation.
4. Turn screws counterclockwise to undo them
and remove engine compartment cover, ar‐
row.
4. Insert the cargo cover and secure it with the
twist locks.
Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to
page 222.
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Engine oil
MOBILITY
Safely park the vehicle and switch off standby
state before adding engine oil.
Overview
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
Warning
Operating materials, for instance oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Fol‐
low the instructions on the containers. Avoid
the contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes
with operating materials. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 219.
Adding engine oil
1. Open the lid counterclockwise.
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have
the engine oil level corrected by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
2. Add engine oil.
3. Close the lid.
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not use oil addi‐
tives.
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