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add oil above the upper dipstick mark.
Adding too much oil will harm the engine.
Adding engine oil
Do not add more oil until the level has
dropped almost as far as the lower dipstick
mark.
BMW engines are designed not to
need separate additives in the engine
oil, and indeed adding these substances
could even be harmful in certain circum-
stances. This also applies to the automatic
transmission, final drive and power
steering.
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Recommendation: have oil changes carried
out only by BMW Service.
In laboratory tests, prolonged contact
with used oils has caused cancer. For
this reason, always wash the affected skin
areas thoroughly with soap and water after
work.
Keep all oils, greases etc. out of the reach
of children and read and comply with any
warning instructions on the containers.
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When disposing of used oil, comply
with the relevant environmental
protection laws.
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Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is a decisive
factor for the correct operation and long life
of your car's engine. BMW has conducted
extensive tests before approving certain
grades of engine oil.
BMW Service can provide details of
the oils approved by BMW for your
car.
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Alternative oil grades
If you are unable to purchase one of these
oils, as an exception you can top up the oil
level in between oil changes with other
grades of oil. The oil specification on the
container must be one of the following:
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Preferred: BMW Longlife-01 FE,
BMW Longlife-01
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Alternatively: BMW Longlife-98,
BMW Longlife or ACEA A3.
Coolant
Do not top up the cooling system
while the engine is hot otherwise you
may scald yourself on the resultant coolant
steam. To avoid the risk of subsequent
damage, use only long-life antifreeze and
corrosion inhibitor free from nitrites and
amino compounds, and approved by the
manufacturer. BMW Service is familiar with
these products. Antifreezes and corrosion
inhibitors are hazardous to health. Store
them in sealed original packs, out of reach
of children. Long-life antifreeze and corro-
sion inhibitor contains ethylene glycol,
which is flammable. For this reason, do not
spill long-life antifreeze and corrosion
inhibitor on hot parts of the engine; they
could ignite and cause burns.
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When disposing of used long-life anti-
freeze and corrosion inhibitor, comply
with the relevant environmental protection
laws.
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Checking coolant level
Correct coolant level with engine cold
approx. 20
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