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Engine oil Coolant
Always observe all environmental
protection guidelines and regula-
tions when disposing of used oil. <
Recommendation: Have the oil
changed by your BMW center only.
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.
Always store oils, grease and similar
materials so that they are inaccessible
to children. Comply with warning labels
and information on containers.
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Do not add coolant to the cooling
system when the engine is hot. If
you attempt to do so, escaping coolant
can cause burns.
To avoid the possibility of secondary
damage, never use anything other than
factory-approved, nitrite and amino-free
extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion
inhibitor. Your BMW center is familiar
with the official specifications.
Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are
hazardous to health. You should always
store them in their original container
and in a location which is out of reach of
children. Extended-duty antifreeze with
corrosion inhibitor contains the flamma-
ble substance ethylene glycol. For this
reason, do not spill antifreeze with cor-
rosion inhibitor on hot engine parts. It
could ignite and cause serious burns.
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Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of extended-duty antifreeze with
corrosion inhibitor.
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Checking coolant level
Correct coolant level when the engine
is cold (approx. 68
7 /20 6 ):
Visible within the transparent expansion
tank, no higher than the "COLD" mark.
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