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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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Mobility
Engine oil
qualified service center or repair shop change
the engine oil.
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