2005 BMW 3-Series 325Ci 330Ci E46 Owners Manual

Engine oil
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Recommendation: have the oil changed   You can also call BMW of North Amer-
at your BMW center.
ica toll-free at 1-800-831-1117 or visit
this website: www.bmwusa.com to
obtain this information.
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is
Viscosity ratings
extremely important for the operation
and service life of an engine. Based on
extensive testing, BMW has approved
only certain grades of engine oil.
Viscosity is the oilflow rating as estab-
lished in SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area where you drive your BMW.
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If an approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil should be unavailable, you
may use small amounts of other syn-
thetic oils for topping up between oil
changes. Use only oils with the specifi-
cation API SH or higher.
Adding engine oil
Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
Only add engine oil when the oil level
has dropped to just above the lower
mark on the dipstick.
These kinds of oil may be used for driv-
ing in all ambient temperatures.
Continuous exposure to used oil
has caused cancer in laboratory
testing. For this reason, any skin areas
that come into contact with oil should
be thoroughly washed with soap and
water.
Ask your BMW center for details
concerning the specific BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn-
thetic oils that have been approved.<
Store oils, grease and similar materials
so that they are inaccessible to chil-
dren. Comply with warning labels and
information on containers.<
BMW engines are designed to
operate without oil additives; the
use of additives could even lead to
damage in some cases.<
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of used oil.<
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Model Year2005
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