oil type BMW M4 2016 Owners Manual

Opening the oil filler neck1.Open bonnet, see page 1832.Open the oil filler neck anticlockwise.3.Add engine oil.
Engine oil types for topping
up
Notes ATTENTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
Danger of damage to property. Do not use oil
additives.◀
ATTENTION
Incorrect engine oil can lead to engine
malfunctions and damage. Danger of damage
to property. When selecting the engine oil,
make sure that the viscosity class of the en‐
gine oil is correct.◀
The engine oil quality is decisive for the life‐
time of the engine.
Several engine oil types are not available in all
countries.
Viscosity classes When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the
engine oil has viscosity classes SAE 0W-40.
Alternatively, engine oils with viscosity class
SAE 0W-30 can be used.
Further information regarding suitable oil
specifications and viscosities of engine oils
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Suitable engine oil grades
Engine oils with following oil specifications can
be topped up:Oil specificationBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.BMW Longlife-04.BMW Longlife-12 FE.
Further information regarding suitable oil
specifications and viscosities of engine oils
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Alternative engine oil types If suitable engine oils are not available, up to
1 litre, approx. 2 pints of an engine oil with the
following oil specification can be used for top‐
ping up:
Oil specificationACEA A3/B4.
Oil change
ATTENTION
Engine oil not replaced in time can lead
to increased engine wear and thus engine
damage. Danger of damage to property. Do
not exceed the service date indicated in the
vehicle.◀
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.
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