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Mobility

Engine oil

NOTE

Vehicle features and options

Too much engine oil can damage the en‐

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk

of property damage. Do not add too much en‐

gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,

have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.◀

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 vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Electronic oil measurement

General information

The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐

uring principles:

General information

The engine oil consumption is dependent on

your driving style and driving conditions.

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Monitoring.

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level

after refueling by taking a detailed measure‐

ment.

Detailed measurement.

When making frequent short-distance trips or

using a dynamic driving style, for instance

when taking curves aggressively, regularly per‐

form a detailed measurement.

The engine oil consumption can increase in

the following situations, for example:

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Sporty driving style.

Break-in of the engine.

Idling of the engine.

Monitoring

Concept

The engine oil level is monitored electronically

while driving and can be shown on the Control

Display.

With use of engine oil types that are classi‐

fied as not suitable.

Different Check Control messages appear 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

displayed.

Safety information

Functional requirements

A current measured value is available after ap‐

prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.

NOTE

An engine oil level that is too low causes

engine damage. There is a risk of property

damage. Immediately add engine oil.◀

Displaying the engine oil level

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

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2. "Vehicle status"

Adding engine oil

"Engine oil level"

General information

The engine oil level is displayed.

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.

System limits

When making frequent short-distance trips or

using a dynamic driving style, it may not be

possible to calculate a measured value. In this

case, the measured value for the last, suffi‐

ciently long trip is displayed.

Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to

page 242.

Safely park the vehicle and switch off the igni‐

tion before adding engine oil.

Detailed measurement

Concept

The engine oil level is checked when the vehi‐

cle is stationary and displayed via a scale.

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

Safety information

WARNING

Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,

coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐

ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

Observe the instructions on the containers.

Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or

eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐

erating materials into different bottles. Store

operating materials out of reach of children.◀

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

displayed.

General information

During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐

creased somewhat.

Functional requirements

NOTE

▷

Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.

An engine oil level that is too low causes

engine damage. There is a risk of property

damage. Immediately add engine oil.◀

Steptronic transmission: selector lever in

selector lever position N or P and accelera‐

tor pedal not depressed.

NOTE

▷

Engine is running and is at operating tem‐

perature.

Too much engine oil can damage the en‐

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk

of property damage. Do not add too much en‐

gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,

have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.◀

Performing a detailed measurement

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

"Measure engine oil level"

Overview

4. "Start measurement"

The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐

partment, refer to page 237.

The engine oil level is checked and displayed

via a scale.

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The oil rating BMW Longlife-14 FE+ is only

suitable for particular gasoline engines.

Adding engine oil

1. Opening the hood, refer to page 238

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise.

More information about suitable engine oil rat‐

ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐

quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

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

3. Add engine oil.

BMW Longlife-01.

API SL, API SM, or API SN.

Engine oil types to add

General information

Viscosity grades

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of

the engine.

Gasoline engine:

When selecting an engine oil, make sure that

the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE

0W-30 or SAE 0W-20. The suitable viscosity

grade is indicated on a label in the engine com‐

partment.

Safety information

NOTE

Oil additives can damage the engine.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not use

oil additives.◀

Viscosity class SAE 0W-20 is only suitable for

particular engines.

More information about suitable engine oil rat‐

ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐

quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

NOTE

Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐

tions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk

of property damage. When selecting an engine

oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐

rect oil rating.◀

Engine oil change

NOTE

Suitable engine oil types

Engine oil that is not changed in timely

fashion can cause increased engine wear and

thus engine damage. There is a risk of property

damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐

cated in the vehicle.◀

You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐

ing oil rating standards:

Gasoline engine

BMW Longlife-01 FE.

BMW Longlife-14 FE+.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you have a dealer’s service center or another

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qualified service center or repair shop change

the engine oil.

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Engine oil for Your BMW X6 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2019)

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