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Approved engine oils
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can
advise you on which engine oils have been
approved by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Approved oils can be identified by the following
specifications:
Gasoline engine
Preferred:
Alternative:
Diesel engine
Preferred:
Approved oils belong to the following viscosity
classes: SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40
and SAE 5W-30.
Alternative oil grades
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the following
specifications may be used:
API SM or higher
Coolant
BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FE
BMW Longlife-98
BMW Longlife-04
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a
coolant additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW. Your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center can recommend
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard; observe the instructions
on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1. Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank counterclockwise
to allow any accumulated pressure
to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3. The coolant level is correct when the coolant
level is between the MIN and MAX
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to 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 reason for the coolant loss eliminated
as soon as possible.
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