BMW Z4 sDrive35is 2011 - Manual (Page 200)

culated remaining mileage until the next oil
service, refer to page 69 . Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter of
oil only after a corresponding message appears
on the Control Display.
Add oil promptly
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, engine damage could result.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil change
Have oil changed only at your service center or
at a workshop that works according to BMW re‐
pair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Oil types
Note
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Approved oil types
Your service center can advise you on which en‐
gine oils have been approved by the manufac‐
turer of your vehicle.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only use approved BMW High Performance oil.
Approved oils belong to the following viscosity
classes: SAE 0W‑40, SAE 0W‑30, SAE 5W‑40,
and SAE 5W‑30.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of another oil with the follow‐
ing specification may be used.
API SM specifications or higher
Coolant
General information
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level
1. Let the engine cool.
2. Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated pres‐
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
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