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Under the hood, Important parts in the engine compartment, Engine oil – BMW Z4 M Coupe 2006 User Manual

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Under the hood

Important parts in the engine compartment

1 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp and

windshield washer system

2 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding

engine oil

3 Jump-starting connection

4 Reservoir for brake fluid
5 Coolant expansion tank
6 Chassis ground, negative terminal
7 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Checking the

oil level

Engine oil

Like fuel consumption, engine oil consumption
depends on your driving style and the vehicle's
operating conditions.

Warning lamp

Engine oil pressure

The warning lamp lights up in red:
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Stop the vehicle immediately and

switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
and top up if necessary. If the oil level is correct,
please contact your nearest BMW Center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair

procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel.

Do not continue driving, otherwise the
engine could sustain serious damage

from inadequate lubrication.

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Engine oil level

The warning lamp lights up in yellow
while you are driving. A signal also
sounds.

The oil level is at the absolute minimum; check
engine oil level using dipstick

7 and refill as

soon as possible. Do not drive more than
30 miles/50 km before refilling.

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