BMW 2005 530i Sedan 业主指南

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Do not exceed the upper marking on the 
dipstick, otherwise an overfilling of oil can 

damage the engine.

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Do not top off the oil until the oil level has 
dropped to just above the lower marking on the 
dipstick. In this area a message also appears on 
the Control Display.

Refill the oil within the next 125 miles/
200 km, otherwise engine damage could 

result.

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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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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.
Use only approved BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil, you can add small 

amounts of another synthetic oil between oil 
changes. Use only oils with the API SH specifi-
cation or higher. 

Ask your BMW center for details concern-
ing the specific BMW High Performance 

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 information. 

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 system 
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant 

can cause burns.

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Coolant consists of water and the addition of 
antifreeze and anticorrosion agent. Not all com-
mercially available additives are suitable for 
your BMW. Ask your BMW center for suitable 
additives.

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

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

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

posing of coolant additives.

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1.

The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.

2.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-

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