Engine oil
Checking the oil level
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and dis‐
played on the Control Display.
▷
"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Requirements
Note the newly calculated remaining mile‐
age until the next oil service. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possible.
▷
The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6
miles/10 km.
▷
The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Adding engine oil
Displaying the oil level
Filler neck
1.
2.
3.
"Vehicle Info"
"Vehicle status"
"Engine oil level"
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Recommended oil types, refer to page 233
Protect children
Possible messages
▷
▷
"Engine oil level OK"
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
"Measurement not possible at this time."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
Oil types
▷
▷
"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Note
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
No oil additives
"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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Model Year | 2011 |
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Don't have any comments before seeing it. Lovely website though,
Holy crap, I didn't see anything to review yet.
Name and email states optional but its not
The GPS does not street names as you go
Does this manual also apply to the 2012 model?