Engine oil – BMW 2006 bmw 325i User Manual

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Engine oil

Specified engine oils

The quality of the engine oil is
extremely important for the function
and life of an engine. Based on exten-
sive testing, BMW has approved only
certain types of engine oils.

Use only approved "BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil."

If you are unable to obtain "BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil," you may
use small volumes of other approved
synthetic oils for topping up between oil
changes. Use only oils with the specifi-
cation API SH or higher.

Ask your BMW center for details
concerning the specific "BMW

High Performance Synthetic Oil" or
other synthetic oils that have been
approved.

You can also call BMW of North
America 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 estab-
lished in SAE classes.

The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area where you drive your BMW.

Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.

These oils may be used for driving in all
ambient temperatures.

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