BMW 2008 M3 Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

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Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of 
children and comply with the relevant 

warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health 
hazards may result.

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Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at 
a workshop that works according to BMW 
repair procedures with correspondingly trained 
personnel.

The quality of the engine oil selected has critical 
significance for the operation and service life of 
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use 
in its vehicles with extensive testing.

Do not use oil additives as these may 
cause engine damage.

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Your BMW center will be glad to answer 
any questions regarding BMW High Per-

formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic 
oils.

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You can also call BMW of North America at 
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.

Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and 
is categorized in SAE classes.

Approved oils belong to the 10W-60 SAE 
class.

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If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not 
available, you can add small quantities of other 
synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use 
oils with the following specifications:

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Viscosity:
preferred: SAE 10W-60;
alternative: SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-50 or 
SAE 10W-50

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Specification:
API SJ/CF, API SK/CF or higher

The oils used at BMW factories for your vehicle 
type are suitable for virtually any ambient tem-
perature. However, if the vehicle is operated at 
temperatures below –4

7/–206 for extended 

periods, your BMW center will be glad to rec-
ommend an optimal oil.

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

can cause burns.

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Coolant consists of half water and half additive. 
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for 
suitable additives.

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

additives are harmful to your health, it is impor-
tant to follow the instructions on the contain-
ers.

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

posing of coolant additives.

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1.

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

2.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little 
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated 
pressure to escape, then continue turning 
to open.

3.

The coolant level is correct if it is between 
the maximum and minimum marks in the 
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to 
the filler neck.

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