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Approved engine oils

Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can
advise you on which engine oils have been
approved by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Approved oils can be identified by the following
specifications:

Approved oils belong to the following viscosity
classes: SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40
and SAE 5W-30.

Alternative oil grades

If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the fol-
lowing specifications may be used:
API SM or higher

Coolant

Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant

can cause burns.

Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a
coolant additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW. Your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center can recommend
suitable additives.

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

present a health hazard; observe the instruc-
tions on the containers.

Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-

posing of coolant additives.

Checking coolant level

Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.

The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the
filler neck.

If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.

Turn the cap until there is an audible click.

Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

Gasoline engine
Preferred:

BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FE

Alternative:

BMW Longlife-98

Diesel engine
Preferred:

BMW Longlife-04