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Engine oil

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Engine oil

Vehicle features and options

Safety information

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

NOTICE

An engine oil level that is too low causes

engine damage. There is a risk of damage

to property. Immediately add engine oil.

NOTICE

Too much engine oil can damage the en-

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not add too

much engine oil. If there is excess engine

oil, have the engine oil level corrected by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

General information

The engine oil consumption is dependent on

your driving style and driving conditions.

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil

level after refueling by taking a detailed

measurement.

NOTICE

Engine oil that is not changed in timely

fashion can cause increased engine wear

and thus engine damage. There is a risk

of damage to property. It is recommended

that you do not exceed the service inter-

vals indicated in the vehicle.

The engine oil consumption can increase in

the following situations, for instance:

–

Sporty driving style.

Break-in of the engine.

Idle operation of the engine.

With use of engine oil types that are

classified as not suitable.

Different Check Control messages appear,

depending on the engine oil level.

Electronic oil measurement

The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-

ing the engine oil changed by an authorized

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

General information

The electronic oil measurement has two

measuring principles:

–

Monitoring.

Detailed measurement.

When making frequent short-distance trips

or using a dynamic driving style, for in-

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stance when cornering aggressively, regu-

larly perform a detailed measurement.

General information

During the measurement, the idle speed is

increased somewhat.

Monitoring

Principle

The engine oil level is monitored electroni-

cally while driving and can be shown on the

control display.

Functional requirements

–

Vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-

tion.

–

Manual transmission: gearshift lever in

idle position, clutch and accelerator ped-

als not depressed.

If the engine oil level is outside its permis-

sible operating range, a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed.

–

Steptronic transmission: selector lever

in selector lever position N or P and ac-

celerator pedal not depressed.

Functional requirements

A current measured value is available after

approx. 30 minutes of normal driving.

Engine is running and is at operating

temperature.

Performing a detailed measurement

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Displaying the engine oil level

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Engine oil level"

3.

"Engine oil level"

4. "Measure engine oil level"

5. "Start measurement"

The engine oil level is displayed.

System limits

The engine oil level is checked and dis-

played via a scale.

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,

sufficiently long trip is displayed.

Adding engine oil

General information

Detailed measurement

Principle

The engine oil level is checked when the ve-

hicle is stationary and displayed via a scale.

Only add engine oil when the message is

displayed in the instrument cluster. The

top-up quantity is indicated in the message

displayed in the instrument cluster.

Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer

to page 278.

If the engine oil level is outside its permis-

sible operating range, a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed.

Safely park the vehicle and switch off the

ignition before adding engine oil.

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

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Safety information

Adding engine oil

1. Open the hood, refer to page 273.

Warning

2. Open the lid counterclockwise.

Operating materials, for instance oils,

greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harm-

ful ingredients. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Follow the instructions

on the containers. Avoid the contact of

articles of clothing, skin or eyes with op-

erating materials. Do not refill operating

materials into different bottles. Store oper-

ating materials out of reach of children.

3. Add engine oil.

4. Close the lid.

NOTICE

An engine oil level that is too low causes

engine damage. There is a risk of damage

to property. Immediately add engine oil.

Engine oil types to add

General information

The engine oil grade is critical for the serv-

ice life of the engine.

NOTICE

Too much engine oil can damage the en-

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not add too

much engine oil. If there is excess engine

oil, have the engine oil level corrected by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Only add with the types of engine oil which

are listed.

Safety information

NOTICE

Oil additives can damage the engine.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do

not use oil additives.

Overview

The oil filler neck is located in the engine

compartment, refer to page 272.

NOTICE

Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc-

tions in the engine or damage it. There

is a risk of damage to property. When se-

lecting an engine oil, make sure that the

engine oil has the correct oil specification.

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Suitable engine oil types

When topping up engine oil, the following

oil specification applies:

Gasoline engine

BMW Longlife-17 FE+.

Alternative engine oil types

If an engine oil suitable for continuous use

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

engine oil with the following oil rating can

be added:

Oil specification

API SL.

API SM.

API SN.

Viscosity grades

When selecting an engine oil, make sure

that the engine oil has a suitable viscosity

grade. The suitable viscosity grade is indi-

cated on a sign in the engine compartment.

Viscosity grades

SAE 0W-20.

More information about suitable oil specifi-

cations and engine oil viscosity grades can

be requested from an authorized service

center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

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