BMW 2004 530i Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

Under the hood

178

Engine compartment

Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Top-
ping up engine oil

Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath
the microfilter cover, refer to page

180

Starting-aid terminal, refer to page

192

Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Check-
ing the oil level. The dipstick is further
toward the rear on the 545i

Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer
to page

Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page

179

Engine oil

Checking oil level

Park the vehicle on a level surface

Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating temperature

After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick 4 out and wipe it off with a clean
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar
material

Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again

The oil should extend to between the
two marks on the dipstick.

As is the case with fuel economy, the rate
at which the engine uses oil is strongly
influenced by driving style and operating
conditions.

The oil quantity between the two marks on
the dipstick is approx. 1.6 US quarts/
1.5 liters. Do not fill beyond the upper mark
on the dipstick. Excess oil can damage the
engine.