BMW 2004 525i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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Wait until the level has dropped to just 
above the lower mark or a message 
appears on the Control Display before add-
ing oil. 

BMW engines are designed to oper-
ate without additives, and their use 

could even lead to damage in some cases. 
This also applies to the automatic transmis-
sion, the differential and the power steering 
system.

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Recommendation: have oil changes per-
formed only by 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.
Store oil, grease, etc., well out of the reach 
of children; always observe all warning 
labels on the containers.

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Always observe all applicable rules 
and regulations for environmental 

protection when disposing of used oil.

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The quality of the engine oil selected has 
critical significance for the operation and 
service life of an engine. BMW approves 
only specific oils after confirming their suit-
ability for use in its vehicles with extensive 
testing.

Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.

If you are unable to obtain BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small 
amounts of another synthetic oil between 
oil changes. Use only oils with the API SH 
specification or higher. 

Ask your BMW center for details con-
cerning the specific BMW High Per-

formance Synthetic Oil or synthetic 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 informa-
tion. 

Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in 
SAE classes. 

The selection of the correct SAE class 
depends on the climatic 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.

Do not add coolant to the cooling sys-
tem when the engine is hot. Escaping 

coolant can cause burns.
Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are 
hazardous to health. Always store these 
agents in tightly-closed original containers 
kept well away from the reach of children. 
Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are 
flammable. Therefore, do not pour over hot 
engine parts, as otherwise they could catch 
fire and cause burns. 
Always observe the instructions for use 
provided on the containers.

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Always observe all applicable rules 
and regulations for environmental 

protection when disposing of used anti-
freeze and anticorrosion agents.

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