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Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the 
dipstick. Excess oil can damage the 

engine.

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Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped to 
just above the lower marking on the dipstick, 
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Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km, 
otherwise engine damage could result.

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Store oil, grease etc., well out of the reach 
of children; always observe all warning 

labels on the containers.

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Have oil changed only at your BMW Sports 
Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.

The quality of the engine oil selected has critical 
significance for the operation and service life of 
an engine. Based on extensive testing, BMW 
has approved only certain engine oils. 
Use only approved BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil, you can add small 
amounts of another synthetic oil between oil 
changes. Use only oils with the API SH specifi-
cation or higher.

Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center for details concerning the specific 

BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn-
thetic oils which have been approved.

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

BMW engines are designed to operate 
without additives, and their use could 

even lead to damage in some cases.

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Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in 
SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class depends 
on the climate conditions in the area where you 
typically drive your BMW.

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

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

The warning lamp lights up: coolant 
level is too low; top off at the next 
opportunity.

Do not open the cooling system when the 
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause 

burns.

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Coolant consists of water and coolant additive. 
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW Sport Activ-
ity Vehicle Center for suitable additives.

Only use suitable additives, as otherwise 
engine damage may result. The additives 

present a health hazard.

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Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-

posing of used coolant additives.

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1.

The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.

2.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-

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