BMW serie 3 sedan 2003 Manual Do Utilizador

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Wait until the level has dropped to just 
above the lower mark before adding oil. 
However, you should never let the oil 
drop below the lower mark.

BMW engines are designed to 
operate without oil additives; the 

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

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Recommendation: have the oil changed 
at your BMW center.

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 warn-
ing labels and information on lubricant 
containers.

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Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-

posal of used oil.

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The quality of the engine oil is 
extremely important for the operation 
and service life of an engine. Based on 
extensive testing, BMW has approved 
only certain grades of engine oil.

Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.

If an approved BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil should be unavailable, you 
may use small volumes of other syn-
thetic oils for topping up between oil 
changes. Use only oils with the specifi-
cation API SH or higher.

Ask your BMW center for details 
concerning the specific BMW 

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

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

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 where you drive your BMW.

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

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These kinds of oil may be used for driv-
ing in all ambient temperatures.

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