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Important parts of the engine compartment, Engine oil – BMW M3 Coupe 2010 User Manual

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Important parts of the engine compartment

1 Gasoline engine: expansion tank for cool-

ant, refer to page

222

Diesel engine: the expansion tank is located
on the other side of the vehicle

2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-

ing system and window washer system,
refer to page

60

3 Jump-starting connection, refer to

page

238

4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding

engine oil

5 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Checking oil

level

Engine oil

The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.

Checking the engine oil level with the

dipstick*

1.

Park the vehicle on a level surface with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. after
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6.5 miles/
10 km.

2.

Switch off the engine.

3.

After approx. 5 minutes, pull out the
dipstick

5 and wipe it off with a lint-free

cloth, paper towel or similar material.

4.

Carefully push the dipstick all the way back
into the measuring tube and pull it out

again.
The oil level must be between the two
markings on the dipstick.

The oil quantity between the two markings on
the dipstick is equivalent to approx. 1 US quart/
1 liter.

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 066 - © 08/09 BMW AG

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 066 - © 08/09 BMW AG