Attaching the covers1.Insert, arrows 1, press down, arrows 2, and
push in, arrow 3 engine compartment
cover. Turn screws clockwise to tighten.2.Insert insulation.3.Insert cargo cover, and turn screws clock‐
wise to tighten.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off operating readiness and safely park
the vehicle before engine oil is added.
Hints Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
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.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Oil filler neck
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment. Engine compartment access, refer
to page 174.
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
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
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:
Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
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