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Engine oil

Vehicle equipment

NOTE

Too much engine oil can damage the engine or

the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐

rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If

there is too much engine oil, have the engine

oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the

manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐

ner or a specialist workshop.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional equipment available for the

model series. It may therefore describe equip‐

ment and functions which are not installed in

your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐

cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐

tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐

tions and systems. Please comply with the

relevant laws and regulations when using the

corresponding functions and systems.

Electronic oil measurement

General

Electronic oil measurement uses two measuring

procedures:

Engine oil consumption depends on the driving

style and operating conditions.

▷ Monitoring.

Therefore check the engine oil level regularly

each time you fill up with fuel by taking a detailed

measurement.

▷ Detailed measurement.

When frequently making short journeys or using

a sporty driving style, for example fast cornering,

perform a detailed measurement at regular inter‐

vals.

Engine oil consumption may increase due to the

following, for example:

▷ Dynamic driving style.

▷ While running in the engine.

▷ Engine idling.

Monitoring

Principle

▷ Use of engine oil grades rated as unsuitable.

The engine oil level is monitored electronically

during the journey and can be shown on the

Control Display.

Different Check Control messages are shown on

the Control Display, depending on the engine oil

level.

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

shown.

Safety notes

Operating requirements

A current measurement is available after approxi‐

mately 30 minutes of normal driving.

NOTE

Too little engine oil causes engine damage.

There is a risk of material damage. Top up with

engine oil immediately.

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Displaying the engine oil level

Via iDrive:

Carrying out a detailed

measurement

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Engine oil level"

3.

"Engine oil level"

The engine oil level is displayed.

4. "Measure engine oil level"

5. "Start measurement"

System limits

When frequently making short journeys or using

a sporty driving style, it may not be possible to

obtain a measured value. In this case, the meas‐

urement for the last, sufficiently long journey is

displayed.

The engine oil level is checked and shown on a

scale.

Adding engine oil

Detailed measurement

Principle

The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle

is stationary and is shown on a scale.

General

Do not top up engine oil unless a message is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster. The top-up

amount is specified in the message on the Con‐

trol Display.

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

shown.

Only replenish with suitable types of engine oil.

Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive-ready

state before topping up with engine oil.

Do not add too much engine oil.

General

During measurement, the idle speed is increased

slightly.

Safety notes

Operating requirements

WARNING

▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground.

Service products, for example oils, greases,

coolants and fuels, can contain substances that

are harmful to health. There is a risk of injury or

even death. Please comply with the instructions

on the containers. Do not allow service prod‐

ucts to come into contact with clothing, skin or

eyes. Do not pour service products into other

bottles. Keep service products out of the reach

of children.

▷ Manual transmission: gear lever in neutral po‐

sition, clutch and accelerator pedal not

pressed.

▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐

lector lever position N or P and accelerator

pedal not pressed.

▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐

ature.

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Engine oil grades for

topping up

NOTE

Too little engine oil causes engine damage.

There is a risk of material damage. Top up with

engine oil immediately.

General

Engine oil quality is a critical factor in the service

life of the engine.

NOTE

Only replenish with the types of engine oil that

are listed.

Too much engine oil can damage the engine or

the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐

rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If

there is too much engine oil, have the engine

oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the

manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐

ner or a specialist workshop.

Some engine oil grades may not be available in

all countries.

Safety notes

NOTE

Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a

risk of material damage. Do not use oil addi‐

tives.

Overview

The oil filler neck is in the engine compartment,

see page 310.

Adding engine oil

NOTE

1. Open the bonnet, see page 311.

Using the wrong engine oil can result in engine

malfunctions and damage. There is a risk of

material damage. When selecting the engine

oil, make sure that it is the correct specification.

2. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.

Suitable engine oil grades

Engine oils with the following oil specifications

can be used.

Petrol engine

BMW Longlife-04.

BMW Longlife-12 FE.

BMW Longlife-17 FE+.

3. Add engine oil.

4. Tighten cap.

Diesel engine

BMW Longlife-04.

BMW Longlife-12 FE.

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Alternative engine oil grades

If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐

tre, 2 pints, of an engine oil with the following oil

specification can be used for topping up:

Oil change

NOTE

If the engine oil is not changed at the correct

time, engine wear may increase which could

cause engine damage. There is a risk of mate‐

rial damage. Do not exceed the service date in‐

dicated in the vehicle.

Petrol engine

ACEA C2.

ACEA C3.

Diesel engine

ACEA C2.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

having the engine oil changed by a Service Part‐

ner of the manufacturer or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

ACEA C3.

Viscosity classes

When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the

engine oil belongs to one of the following viscos‐

ity classes:

Viscosity classes

SAE 0W-20.

SAE 5W-20.

SAE 0W-30.

SAE 5W-30.

SAE 0W-40.

SAE 5W-40.

Viscosity classes SAE 0W-20 and SAE 5W-20

are not suitable for diesel engines.

Viscosity classes with a high viscosity grade can

increase fuel consumption.

Further information on suitable engine oil specifi‐

cations and viscosity classes can be obtained

from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐

other qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

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