Coolant, Engine oil – BMW M3 Convertible 2004 User Manual

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However, if the vehicle is exposed to
temperatures below –4

7/–206 for

extended periods, please have your
BMW center recommend a suitable oil.

Coolant

Do not add coolant to the cooling
system when the engine is hot. If

you attempt to do so, escaping coolant
can cause burns.
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents
are hazardous to health. You should
always store them in their closed origi-
nal containers and in a location inac-
cessible to children. Antifreeze and
anti-corrosion agents are inflammable.
For this reason, do not spill them on hot
engine parts. They could ignite and
cause burns. Comply with the instruc-
tions on the containers.

Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-

posal of antifreeze agents with corro-
sion inhibitor.

Checking coolant level and
adding coolant

Check the coolant level when the
engine is cold, approx. 68

7/+206.

1. Open the cap for the expansion tank

by turning it slightly counterclock-
wise to allow accumulated pressure
to escape. Then open

2. The coolant level is correct when the

upper end of the red float is at least
even with the upper edge of the filler
neck – refer to the arrow in the illus-
tration – but no more than 3/4 in /
2 cm above it – that is, up to the sec-
ond mark on the float. Refer also to
the schematic diagram next to the
filler neck

Engine oil