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"Please observe recalculated service inter-
val for engine oil"
amounts of another synthetic oil between oil
changes. Use only oils with the API SH specifi-
cation or higher.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page 185. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Ask your BMW center for details concern-
ing the specific BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils which have been
approved.<
You can also call BMW of North America
Adding engine oil
at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this website:
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in SAE
classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class depends
on the climatic conditions in the area where you
typically drive your BMW.
Approved oils are in SAE classes 5W-40
and 5W-30.<
Do not add the maximum amount of
1.1
US quarts/1 liter of engine oil until a corre-
sponding message is shown on the Control Dis-
play.
These oils may be used for driving in all ambient
temperatures.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km,
otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Coolant
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the warnings on
the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may
result.<
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for
suitable additives.
Oil change
Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at
a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Only use suitable additives, as otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical
significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Checking coolant level
1.
The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
Use only approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
2.
Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil, you can add small
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