BMW X5 2002 Manuale Utente

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Engine oil

To add oil

While you should wait until the level has
dropped to just above the lower mark
before adding oil, you should never
allow the oil level to fall below this
marking.

BMW engines are designed to
operate without oil additives; the

use of additives could lead to damage
in some cases. This is also true for the
manual transmission, the automatic
transmission, the differential, and the
power steering system.

Recommendation: have the oil changed
by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center.

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Continuous exposure to used oil
has caused cancer in laboratory

testing. For this reason, any skin areas
that come into contact with oil should
be thoroughly washed with soap and
water.
Always store oils, grease and similar
materials so that they are inaccessible
to children. Comply with warning labels
and information on containers.

Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the

disposal of used oil.

Specified engine oils

The quality of the engine oil selected
has critical significance for the opera-
tion and service life of an engine. Based
on extensive testing, BMW has
approved only certain engine oils.

Use only approved "BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil."

If you are unable to obtain "BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil," you can
add small amounts of synthetic oil in
between oil changes. Use only oils with
the API SH specification or higher.

Ask your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center for details

concerning the specific "BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil" or
"synthetic oils" which have been
approved.

You can also call BMW of North
America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this
website: www.bmwusa.com to obtain
this information.

Viscosity ratings

Viscosity is the oil flow rating as estab-
lished in SAE classes.

The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area where you typically drive your
BMW.

Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.

These oils may be used for driving in all
ambient temperatures.