When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling, otherwise this leads to
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
>
>
premature pump shutoff
This gasoline is highly recommended.
a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
However, you may also use gasoline with less
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is 87.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no affect on the engine life.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 18.5 US gal/70 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters.
Do not use gasoline below the specified
minimum quality, otherwise engine dam-
age can result.<
550i: approx. 2.6
capacity.
US gal/10 liters reserve
Use high-quality brands
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
km, otherwise engine functions are not
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10% ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight,
that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
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ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel filler cap
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not jam the strap attached to the fuel
filler cap between the fuel filler cap and
the vehicle. A message* is displayed if the cap
is loose or missing.<
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
drivability, starting and stalling problems
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Fuel specifications
Should you encounter drivability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise
permanent damage to the catalytic con-
verter will result.
Do not use E85, i.e. fuel that consists of 85%
ethanol, or Flex Fuel. Otherwise permanent
damage to the engine and the fuel supply sys-
tem will result.<
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<
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| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 528i, BMW 528xii, BMW 535i, BMW 535xi, BMW 550i, BMW E60 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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