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.
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.
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and a coolant ad-
ditive.
Not all commercially available coolant addi-
tives are suitable for the vehicle. The vehi-
cle manufacturer recommends using coolant
additive with BMW LC-18 specification. Do
not mix coolant additives of different colors.
Use a 50:50 mixing ratio of water to coolant
additive. Information on suitable coolant ad-
ditives can be provided by an authorized
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
With the engine hot and the cooling sys-
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to
scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only
open the cooling system with the engine
cooled down.
Warning
Additives are harmful and incorrect addi-
tives can damage the engine. There is a
risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-
erty. Do not allow additives to come into
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