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Adding engine oil
Do not add oil until the oil level has
dropped to just above the lower mark
on the dipstick, but do not permit the oil
level to drop below this mark.
BMW engines are designed not to
need separate additives in the
engine oil, and indeed adding these
substances could even be harmful in
certain circumstances. The same
applies to the manual transmission,
automatic transmission, final drive and
power steering.
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In laboratory tests, prolonged
contact with used oils has caused
cancer. For this reason, always wash
the affected skin areas thoroughly with
soap and water after work.
Keep all oils, greases etc. in a place
which is inaccessible to children and
always read and comply with warnings
on the containers.
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When disposing of used oil, com-
ply with the relevant environmen-
tal protection laws.
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Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is a deci-
sive factor for the correct operation and
long life of your car's engine. BMW has
conducted extensive tests before
approving certain grades of engine oil.
BMW Service can provide details
of the oils specifically approved by
BMW for your car's engine.
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Alternative oils
If, in exceptional cases, you are unable
to purchase one of these grades of oil,
you can top up the oil level in between
oil changes, if only a small amount of oil
is needed, with other oils. One of the
following categories must be printed on
the container of the oil you use:
Spark-ignition engines
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Preferred: BMW Longlife-01;
or, for BMW 316i, 318i,
BMW Longlife-01 FE
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Alternatively: BMW Longlife-98,
BMW Longlife or ACEA A3.
Diesel engines
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Preferred: BMW Longlife-01
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Alternatively: BMW Longlife-98,
BMW Longlife, ACEA A3/B3 or
ACEA A3/B4.
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