BMW 2004 M3 Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

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However, if the vehicle is exposed to 
temperatures below –4
7/–206 for 
extended periods, please have your 
BMW center recommend a suitable oil.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling 
system when the engine is hot. If 
you attempt to do so, escaping coolant 
can cause burns.
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents 
are hazardous to health. You should 
always store them in their closed origi-
nal containers and in a location inac-
cessible to children. Antifreeze and 
anti-corrosion agents are inflammable. 
For this reason, do not spill them on hot 
engine parts. They could ignite and 
cause burns. Comply with the instruc-
tions on the containers.
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Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of antifreeze agents with corro-
sion inhibitor.
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Checking coolant level and 
adding coolant 
Check the coolant level when the 
engine is cold, approx. 68
7/+206.
1. Open the cap for the expansion tank 
by turning it slightly counterclock-
wise to allow accumulated pressure 
to escape. Then open
2. The coolant level is correct when the 
upper end of the red float is at least 
even with the upper edge of the filler 
neck – refer to the arrow in the illus-
tration – but no more than 3/4 in / 
2 cm above it – that is, up to the sec-
ond mark on the float. Refer also to 
the schematic diagram next to the 
filler neck
Engine oil
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