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Mobility
Engine oil
NOTE
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk
of property damage. Do not add too much en‐
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
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 dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Detailed measurement
Concept
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,
and displayed via a scale.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
Gasoline engine:
WARNING
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a Check Control message is displayed.
Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
NOTE
Requirements
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage.
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Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km.◀
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Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk
of property damage. Do not add too much en‐
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
Overview
4. "Start measurement"
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 216.
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
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Engine oil
Mobility
The oil rating BMW Longlife-14 FE+ is only
suitable for particular gasoline engines.
Opening the oil filler neck
1. Open the hood, refer to page 216.
2. Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils is available
at a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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
3. Add engine oil.
BMW Longlife-01.
API SL or superior oil rating.
Engine oil types to add
General information
Viscosity grades
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Gasoline engine:
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that
the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE
0W-30 or SAE 0W-20. Alternatively, also en‐
gine oils with viscosity grades SAE 5W-20,
SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can
be used.
Safety information
NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use
oil additives.◀
The viscosity grades SAE 0W-20 or SAE
5W-20 are only suitable for particular engines.
NOTE
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk
of property damage. When selecting an engine
oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐
rect oil rating.◀
Engine oil change
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:
NOTE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐
cated in the vehicle.◀
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you have a dealer’s service center or another
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