Adding engine oil
1.
Open the bonnet, see page
2.
Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.
3.
Add engine oil.
4.
Tighten cap.
Engine oil grades for topping up
General
Engine oil quality is a crucial factor determining
the lifetime of the engine.
Only replenish with the types of engine oil that
are listed.
Some engine oil grades may not be available in
all countries.
Safety notes
NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a
risk of material damage. Do not use oil addi‐
tives.
NOTE
Using the wrong engine oil can result in engine
malfunctions and damage. There is a risk of
material damage. When selecting the engine
oil, make sure that the engine oil corresponds
to the oil specification.
Suitable engine oil grades
Replenish with engine oils with the following oil
specifications.
Petrol engine
BMW Longlife-04.
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
BMW Longlife-17 FE+.
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04.
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
The oil specification BMW Longlife-12 FE is not
suitable for 25d, 35d, 40d or 50d diesel engines.
Alternative engine oil grades
If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐
tre, 2 pints, of an engine oil with the following oil
specification can be used for topping up:
Petrol engine
ACEA C2.
ACEA C3.
Diesel engine
ACEA C2.
ACEA C3.
Viscosity classes
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the
engine oil belongs to one of the following viscos‐
ity classes:
Viscosity classes
SAE 0W-20.
SAE 5W-20.
SAE 0W-30.
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