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Engine oil
Coolant
Ask your BMW center for details
Do not add coolant to the cooling
concerning the specific BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn-
thetic oils that have been approved.<
system when the engine is hot. If
you attempt to do so, escaping coolant
can cause burns.
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents
are hazardous to health. You should
always store them in their closed origi-
nal containers and in a location which is
out of reach of children. Antifreeze and
anti-corrosion agents are inflammable.
For this reason, do not spill them on hot
engine parts. They could ignite and
cause burns. Comply with the instruc-
tions on the containers.<
You can also call BMW of North Amer-
ica toll-free at 1-800-831-1117 or visit
this website: www.bmwusa.com to
obtain this information.
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is the oilflow rating as estab-
lished in SAE classes.
Checking the coolant level and
adding coolant
The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area you drive your BMW.
Check the coolant level when the
engine is cold, approx. 687/+206:
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of antifreeze agents with corro-
sion inhibitor.<
1. Open the cap for the expansion tank
by turning it slightly counterclock-
wise to allow accumulated pressure
to escape, then open
Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These kinds of oil may be used for driv-
ing in all ambient temperatures.
2.
3.
The coolant level is correct when the
upper end of the red float is at least
even with the upper edge of the filler
neck; see arrow. The end of the float
may stick out by a maximum of
3/4 in / 2 cm – that is, up to the sec-
ond mark on the float
If necessary, add coolant. If the cool-
ant is low, slowly add coolant until
the correct level is reached – do not
overfill.
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 325i, BMW 325xi, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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