BMW E87 2009, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 188 / 248

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Important accessories in the engine compartment
1
Petrol engine: coolant expansion tank, see
page
189 .
Diesel engine: the expansion tank is on the
opposite side of the vehicle
2 Vehicle Identification Number
3 Filler neck for washer fluid for headlight
cleaning system and windscreen washer,
see page
55
4
Jump-starting connection, see page 205
5 Engine oil filler cap, see Adding engine oil,
page
188
6 Dipstick
*
for engine oil, see Checking
engine oil level with dipstick
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption varies depending on
driving style and operating conditions.
Checking engine oil level with dipstick*
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. after
driving continuously for at least 10 km or
6.5 miles.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. After about 5 minutes pull out the dipstick 6
and wipe it dry with a non-linting cloth,
paper towel or similar.
4. Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
The quantity of oil between the two dipstick
marks is approx. 1 litre, approx. 1.8 Imp. pints.
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