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Engine oil
Engine oil
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
1. "Vehicle info"
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
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Sporty driving.
Break-in the engine.
Idling of the engine.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 211.
Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Engine oil level too low
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
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Status display
Detailed measurement
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
Detailed measurement
The concept
The concept
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
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Mobility
Gasoline engine:
Oil filler neck
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level or an overfilling is detected, a check con‐
trol message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements
Adding engine oil
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Vehicle is on level road.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.
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.◀
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Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
Engine oil types to add
4. "Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Hints
No oil additives
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Adding engine oil
Viscosity grades for engine oils
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.◀
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
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Engine oil
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engine
API SM or superior oil rating.
Diesel engine
API CJ-4.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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