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Engine oil

Adding engine oil

Wait until the level has dropped to just

above the lower mark before adding oil.

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.<

Comply with the applicable envi-

ronmental laws regulating the dis-

posal of used oil.<

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Specified engine oils

The quality of the engine oil selected

has critical significance for the opera-

tion and service life of an engine.

Based on extensive testing, BMW has

approved only certain engine oils.

Use only approved BMW High Perfor-

mance Synthetic Oil.

If you are unable to obtain BMW High

Performance Synthetic Oil, you can add

small amounts of synthetic oil in

between oil changes. Use only oils with

the API SH specification or higher.

Ask your BMW Sports Activity

Vehicle center for details concern-

ing the specific BMW High Perfor-

mance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils

which have been approved.<

You can also call BMW of North Amer-

ica at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this web-

site: www.bmwusa.com to obtain this

information.

BMW engines are designed to

operate without additives, and

their use could even lead to damage in

some cases.<

Viscosity ratings

Viscosity is the oil flow rating as estab-

lished in SAE classes.

The selection of the correct SAE class

depends on the climatic conditions in

the area where you typically drive your

BMW.

Approved oils are in SAE classes

5W-40 and 5W-30.<

These oils may be used for driving in all

ambient temperatures.

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