Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the
dipstick. Excess oil can damage the
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit this website:
engine.<
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
BMW engines are designed to operate
without additives, and their use could
even lead to damage in some cases.<
Adding engine oil
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in
SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class depends
on the climate conditions in the area where you
typically drive your BMW.
Approved oils are in SAE classes 5W-40
and 5W-30.<
Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped to
just above the lower marking on the dipstick,
refer to page 90.
These oils may be used for driving in all ambient
temperatures.
Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km,
otherwise engine damage could result.<
Coolant
Store oil, grease etc., well out of the reach
of children; always observe all warning
labels on the containers.<
Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up: coolant
level is too low; top off at the next
opportunity.
Oil change
Have oil changed only at your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.<
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW Sport Activ-
ity Vehicle Center for suitable additives.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical
significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. Based on extensive testing, BMW
has approved only certain engine oils.
Only use suitable additives, as otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.<
Use only approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.<
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil, you can add small
amounts of another synthetic oil between oil
changes. Use only oils with the API SH specifi-
cation or higher.
Checking coolant level
1.
The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center for details concerning the specific
BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn-
thetic oils which have been approved.<
2.
Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
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| Tags | BMW E83, BMW X3 2.5i, BMW X3 3.0i |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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