Engine oil – BMW AG User Manual

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The gap between the two notches on
the dipstick is equivalent to about 1 litre
(1 3/4 Imp. pints) of oil. Do not fill
beyond the upper mark on the dipstick.
Adding too much oil will harm the
engine.

Adding engine oil

Do not add oil until the oil level has
dropped to just above the lower mark
on the dipstick.

BMW engines are designed not to
need separate additives in the

engine oil, and indeed adding these
substances could even be harmful in
certain circumstances. The same
applies to the manual transmission,
automatic transmission, final drive and
power steering.

In laboratory tests, prolonged
contact with used oils has caused

cancer. For this reason, always wash
the affected skin areas thoroughly with
soap and water after work.
Keep all oils, greases etc. in a place
which is inaccessible to children, and
always read and comply with warnings
on the containers.

When disposing of used oil, com-
ply with the relevant environmen-

tal protection laws.

Approved engine oils

The quality of the engine oil is a deci-
sive factor for the correct operation and
long life of your car's engine. BMW has
conducted extensive tests before
approving certain grades of engine oil.

BMW Service can provide details
on the oils specifically approved

by BMW for your car's engine.

BMW engines are designed not to
need separate additives in the

engine oil, and indeed adding these
substances could even be harmful in
certain circumstances.

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