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150nWasher fluid
Engine oil
4. Slide the dipstick carefully all the way
into the dipstick tube and pull it out
again.
The oil level should be in between
the two marks on the dipstick
5. Slide the dipstick all the way into the
dipstick tube again.
Windshield and headlamp
washer system
Checking oil level
Oil consumption depends on driving
Approximate capacity is 8.2 US quarts/ style and operating conditions.
7.8 liters.
1. With the engine at operating temper-
Fill with water and — if required — with
the addition of a washer antifreeze,
according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
ature, i.e. after at least 6 miles/10 km
of continuous driving, park the vehi-
cle in a horizontal position
2. Switch off the engine
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar
material
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.<
Antifreeze agent for the washer
systems is inflammable. For this
reason, keep it away from sources of
flame and store it only in its original
containers. Store it so that it is inacces-
sible to children. Comply with the
instructions on the containers.<
Engine oil
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BMW guidelines with appropriately
trained personnel.
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected
has critical significance for the opera-
tion and service life of an engine.
Based on extensive testing, BMW has
approved only certain engine oils.
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil, you can
add small amounts of synthetic oil in
between oil changes. Use only oils with
the API SH specification or higher.
Adding engine oil
The oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts/1 liter.
Wait until the level has dropped to just
above the lower mark on the dipstick
before adding oil.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark
on the dipstick. Excess oil will
damage the engine.<
Add oil within the next 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise, the engine
could be damaged.<
Ask your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center for details concern-
ing the specific BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils which
have been approved.<
X5 4.8is:
With a very sporty driving style, the
engine oil level should be at the upper
mark on the dipstick.
Always store oils, grease and
similar materials so that they are
inaccessible to children. Comply with
warning labels and information on con-
tainers.<
You can also call BMW of North Amer-
ica at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this web-
information.
Oil change:
Have oil changed only by your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle center or by a
repair shop that works according to
BMW engines are designed to
operate without additives, and
their use could even lead to damage
in some cases.<
