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Engine oil
Mobility
Engine oil
Vehicle features and options
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
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 vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a Check Control message is displayed.
Requirements
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
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.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
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Sporty driving style.
Break-in of the engine.
Idling of the engine.
Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
With use of engine oil types that are classi‐
fied as not suitable.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
3.
"Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
Engine oil level display messages
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
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Status display.
Detailed measurement.
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil.
A red indicator lamp indicates too high
engine oil pressure.
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.◀
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Take care not to add too much engine oil.
NOTE
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
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
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,
and displayed via a scale.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
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.◀
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.
Requirements
NOTE
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Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage.
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"
4. "Start measurement"
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Overview
Gasoline engine
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 236.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Opening the oil filler neck
Diesel engine
1. Opening the hood, refer to page 237
2. Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
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:
3. Add engine oil.
After refilling, perform a detailed measure‐
ment, refer to page 240.
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01.
API SL or superior oil rating.
Engine oil types to add
General information
Diesel engine
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
BMW Longlife-04.
API SL or superior oil rating.
Safety information
Viscosity grades
NOTE
Gasoline engine:
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use
oil additives.◀
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.
NOTE
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.◀
The viscosity grades SAE 0W-20 or SAE
5W-20 are only suitable for particular engines.
Diesel engine:
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that
the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE
0W-30. Alternatively, also engine oils with vis‐
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:
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cosity grades SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE
5W-40 can be used.
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.
Engine oil change
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.◀
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you have a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the engine oil.
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