BMW serie 3 sport wagon 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

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Engine oil

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 oil, grease, etc., out of
reach of children. Comply with all
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 is
extremely important for the function
and service life of an engine. Based on
extensive testing, BMW has approved
only certain grades of engine oil.

Use only approved "BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil".

If you are unable to obtain an approved
"BMW High Performance Synthetic
Oil", you may use small volumes of
other synthetic oils for topping up
between oil changes. Use only oils with
the specification API SH or higher.

Ask your BMW center for details
concerning the specific "BMW

High Performance Synthetic Oil" or
synthetic oils that 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 oilflow rating as estab-
lished in SAE classes.

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

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

These kinds of oil may be used for
driving in all ambient temperatures.