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Engine oil

Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.

General information

The engine oil consumption is dependent on the

driving style and driving conditions.

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"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1

quart!"

Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.

Therefore, check the engine oil level after every

refueling using the electronic engine oil level

check.

"Engine oil level too high! Have this

checked."

Have the vehicle checked immediately.

Too much engine oil

Checking the oil level

Have the vehicle checked immedi‐

ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐

gine damage.◀

The concept

The oil level is monitored electronically and dis‐

played on the Control Display.

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"Measurement inactive. Have this

checked."

Requirements

Note the newly calculated remaining mile‐

age until the next oil service. Have the sys‐

tem checked as soon as possible.

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The engine must be running and warm after

the vehicle has been driven for at least

6 miles/10 km.

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The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a

level roadway.

Adding engine oil

760i/Li: open/close flap

Displaying the oil level

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Engine oil level"

When the flap is closed, it must latch

Possible messages

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"Engine oil level OK"

"Measurement not possible at this time."

"Measuring engine oil level..."

Duration with the engine running: ap‐

prox. 3 minutes.

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Filler neck

When the indicator lights up in the instrument

cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within

the next 125 miles/200 km.

Coolant

General information

Recommended oil types, refer to page 256.

Protect children

Danger of burns from hot engine

Do not open the cooling system while the

engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may

cause burns.◀

Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐

dren and heed the warnings on the containers

to prevent health risks.◀

Suitable additives

Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐

gine damage may occur. The additives are

harmful to your health.◀

Oil types

Coolant consists of water and additives.

Note

Not all commercially available additives are suit‐

able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for

suitable additives.

No oil additives

Oiladditivesmayleadtoenginedamage.◀

Approved oil types

Coolant level

Your service center can advise you on which en‐

gine oils have been approved by the manufac‐

turer of your vehicle.

If there is no Min– and Max– mark in the filler

neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant

level checked if necessary by your service cen‐

ter and add coolant as needed.

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the

engine.

Only use approved BMW High Performance oil.

Approved oils belong to the viscosity grades

SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE

5W-30.

Alternative oil types

If the approved engine oils are not available, up

to 1 US quart/liter of another oil with the follow‐

ing specification may be used.

API SM quality standards or higher.

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Checking

1. Let the engine cool.

2. Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly

counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐

sure to dissipate, and then open it.

3. The coolant level is correct if it lies between

the minimum and maximum marks in the

filler neck.

4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to

the specified level; do not overfill.

5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.

6. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐

nated as soon as possible.

Disposal

Comply with the relevant environmental

protection regulations when disposing

of coolant and coolant additives.

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