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Engine oil
MOBILITY
Engine oil
Vehicle equipment
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If
there is too much engine oil, have the engine
oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐
ner or a specialist workshop.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Electronic oil measurement
General
General
Electronic oil measurement uses two measuring
methods:
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving
style and operating conditions.
▷ Monitoring.
Therefore check the engine oil level regularly
each time you fill up with fuel by taking a detailed
measurement.
▷ Detailed measurement.
When frequently making short trips or using a
dynamic driving style, for example taking corners
at high speed, perform a detailed measurement
at regular intervals.
Engine oil consumption may increase due to the
following, for example:
▷ Dynamic driving style.
▷ Running in the engine.
Monitoring
Principle
▷ Engine idling.
▷ Use of engine oil grades rated as unsuitable.
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
during the journey and can be shown on the
Control Display.
Different Check Control messages are shown 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
shown.
Safety notes
Operating requirements
A current measurement is available after approxi‐
mately 30 minutes of normal driving.
NOTE
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.
There is a risk of material damage. Top up with
engine oil immediately.
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Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
Carrying out a detailed
measurement
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
3.
"Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
4. "Measure engine oil level"
5. "Start measurement"
System limits
When frequently making short trips or using a
dynamic driving style, it may not be possible to
measure the oil level. In this case, the measure‐
ment for the last, sufficiently long journey is dis‐
played.
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a
scale.
Adding engine oil
Detailed measurement
Principle
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle
is stationary and is shown on a scale.
General
Do not top up engine oil unless a message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The top-up
amount is specified in the message on the in‐
strument cluster.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
shown.
Only replenish with suitable types of engine oil,
see page 276.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the ignition
before replenishing the engine oil.
General
Do not add too much engine oil.
During measurement, the idle speed is increased
slightly.
Safety notes
Operating requirements
WARNING
▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground.
Service products, for example oils, greases,
coolants and fuels, can contain substances that
are harmful to health. There is a danger of in‐
jury or even death. Please comply with the in‐
structions on the containers. Do not allow serv‐
ice products to come into contact with clothing,
skin or eyes. Do not pour service products into
other bottles. Keep service products out of the
reach of children.
▷ Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral position,
clutch and accelerator pedal not pressed.
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not pressed.
▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐
ature.
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NOTE
Engine oil grades for
topping up
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.
There is a risk of material damage. Top up with
engine oil immediately.
General
Engine oil quality is a crucial factor determining
the lifetime of the engine.
NOTE
Only replenish with the types of engine oil that
are listed.
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐
rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If
there is too much engine oil, have the engine
oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐
ner or a specialist workshop.
Some engine oil grades may not be available in
all countries.
Safety notes
NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a
risk of material damage. Do not use oil addi‐
tives.
Overview
The oil filler neck is in the engine compartment,
see page 271.
Adding engine oil
NOTE
1. Open the bonnet, see page 272.
Using the wrong engine oil can result in engine
malfunctions and damage. There is a risk of
material damage. When selecting the engine
oil, make sure that the engine oil corresponds
to the oil specification.
2. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.
Suitable engine oil grades
Replenish with engine oils with the following oil
specifications.
Petrol engine
3. Add engine oil.
4. Tighten cap.
BMW Longlife-04.
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
BMW Longlife-17 FE+.
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04.
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
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The oil specification BMW Longlife-12 FE is not
suitable for 25d, 35d, 40d or 50d diesel engines.
Oil change
Alternative engine oil grades
NOTE
If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐
tre, 2 pints, of an engine oil with the following oil
specification can be used for topping up:
Not changing the engine oil in time may result
in increased engine wear and thus engine dam‐
age. There is a risk of material damage. Do not
exceed the service date indicated in the vehi‐
cle.
Petrol engine
ACEA C2.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a Service Part‐
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
ACEA C3.
Diesel engine
ACEA C2.
ACEA C3.
Viscosity classes
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the
engine oil belongs to one of the following viscos‐
ity classes:
Viscosity classes
SAE 0W-20.
SAE 5W-20.
SAE 0W-30.
SAE 5W-30.
SAE 0W-40.
SAE 5W-40.
Viscosity classes SAE 0W-20 and SAE 5W-20
are not suitable for diesel engines.
Viscosity classes with a high viscosity grade can
increase fuel consumption.
Further information on suitable oil specifications
and engine oil viscosity classes can be obtained
from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
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