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Mobility
Engine oil
Detailed measurement
The concept
Oil filler neck
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
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.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Requirements
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Vehicle is on level road.
Do not add too much engine oil
Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
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Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1. "Vehicle info"
Engine oil types to add
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
Hints
4. "Start measurement"
No oil additives
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Time: approx. 1 minute.
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.◀
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
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Engine oil
Mobility
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.
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.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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