BMW M3 SEDAN 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page
193 .
Opening the oil filler neck
1. Open the hood, refer to page 193 .
2. Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.
3. Add engine oil.
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Safety information
NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use
oil additives.◀
NOTE
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk
of property damage. When selecting an engine
oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐
rect oil rating.◀
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:
Oil rating
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils is available
at a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Oil rating
BMW Longlife-01.
API SL or superior oil rating.
Viscosity grades
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that
the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE
0W-30. Alternatively, also engine oils with vis‐
cosity grades SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE
5W-40 can be used.
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine oil change
NOTE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐
cated in the vehicle.◀
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you have a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the engine oil.
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