the bmw active hybrid 5 owners manual

3. "Measure engine oil level"


4. "Start measurement"

The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.

Duration: approx. 1 minute.

Adding engine oil

Filler neck

Only replenish the maximum oil amount of
1 US quart/liter if the message is displayed in the
instrument cluster or the oil level has dropped to
just at the lower mark of the dipstick.

Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀

Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀

Oil types for refilling

Hints

No oil additives

Oil additives may lead to engine damage.◀

Viscosity grades for engine oils

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,

and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine dam‐

age may occur.◀

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the

engine.

Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐

able in all countries.

Approved oil types

Gasoline engine

BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30

BMW Longlife-01

BMW Longlife-01 FE

Additional information about the approved

types of oils can be requested from the service

center.

Alternative oil types

If the approved engine oils are not available, up

to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following

specification can be added:

Gasoline engine

API SM or superior grade specification

Oil change

An oil change should be carried out by your

service center only.

Engine oil Mobility

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