Mini 2016 Hardtop, Owner'S Manual

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2. Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise,
arrow.
3. Add motor oil.
After refilling, perform a detailed measure‐
ment, refer to page
196 .
Engine oil types to add
Information
CAUTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is risk of property damage. Do not use oil
additives.
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CAUTION
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is risk of
property damage. When selecting an engine
oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐
rect viscosity grade.
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The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Viscosity grades
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the
engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE
5W-30, 0W-20 or 5W-20.
Suitable engine oil types
Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐
ing standards:
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
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.
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:
Gasoline engine
API SL or superior oil rating
Engine oil change
CAUTION
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is risk of property
damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐
cated in the vehicle.
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The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the motor oil.
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Engine oil
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