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Important parts of the engine compartment, Engine oil, Checking oil level o – BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Important parts of the engine compartment

1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to

page

111

2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-

ing system and window washer system,
refer to page

52

3 Jump-starting connection, refer to

page

127

4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding

engine oil

Engine oil

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

Checking oil level

Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
The oil level can be displayed when the engine
is warm. Continuous short distance travel or a
very sporty driving style may make measure-
ment impossible.
You can have the oil level reading displayed in
the instrument cluster.

1 Oil level
2 Maximum mark
3 Minimum mark
4 Computer button
Press button

4 in the turn indicator lever repeat-

edly until the oil level display appears in the
instrument cluster.

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