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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.

Coolant level

Have your service center check the coolant level
and add coolant, if necessary.

Disposal

Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.

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