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Engine oil

If the engine oil level reaches the minimum

level, a check control message is displayed.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

Requirements

A current measured value is available after ap‐

prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter

trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip

is displayed.

With frequent short-distance trips, regularly

perform a detailed measurement.

Displaying the engine oil level

1. "Vehicle info"

General information

The engine oil consumption is dependent on

the driving style and driving conditions.

2. "Vehicle status"

"Engine oil level"

The engine oil consumption can increase in

case of, for example:

Engine oil level display messages

Different messages appear on the display de‐

pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention

to these messages.

▷

Sporty driving.

Break-in the engine.

Idling of the engine.

If the engine oil level is too low, within the next

125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to

page 211.

Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level

after refueling.

Engine oil level too low

The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil

measurement.

Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,

an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐

sult in engine damage.◀

The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐

uring principles:

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

Too much engine oil

▷

Status display

Detailed measurement

Have the vehicle checked immediately;

otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐

gine damage.◀

Electronic oil measurement

Status display

Detailed measurement

The concept

In the detailed measurement the engine oil

level is checked and displayed via a scale.

The engine oil level is monitored electronically

while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐

play.

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Engine oil

Mobility

Gasoline engine:

Oil filler neck

If the engine oil level reaches the minimum

level, a check control message is displayed.

Diesel engine:

If the engine oil level reaches the minimum

level or an overfilling is detected, a check con‐

trol message is displayed.

During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐

creased somewhat.

Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster. The quantity

to be added is indicated in the message dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

General information

A detailed measurement is only possible with

certain engines.

Requirements

Adding engine oil

▷

Vehicle is on level road.

Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;

otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀

Steptronic transmission: selector lever in

selector lever position N or P and accelera‐

tor pedal not depressed.

Do not add too much engine oil

When too much engine oil is added, im‐

mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,

this may cause engine damage.◀

▷

Engine is running and is at operating tem‐

perature.

Performing a detailed measurement

In order to perform a detailed measurement of

the engine oil level:

Protect children

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

dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐

ers to prevent health risks.◀

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

"Measure engine oil level"

Engine oil types to add

4. "Start measurement"

The engine oil level is checked and displayed

via a scale.

Hints

No oil additives

Time: approx. 1 minute.

Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐

age.◀

Adding engine oil

Viscosity grades for engine oils

When selecting an engine oil, ensure that

the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity

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

and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine

damage may occur.◀

General information

Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐

cle before engine oil is added.

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Engine oil

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of

the engine.

Suitable engine oil types

You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐

ing oil rating standards:

Gasoline engine

BMW Longlife-01.

BMW Longlife-01 FE.

Diesel engine

BMW Longlife-04.

Further information regarding the oil specifica‐

tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐

quired with the service center.

Alternative engine oil types

If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is

not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐

gine oil with the following oil rating can be

added:

Gasoline engine

API SM or superior oil rating.

Diesel engine

API CJ-4.

Engine oil change:

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you let the service center change the motor oil.

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