166nEngine oil
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
Performance 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. Only use oils with
the API SH specification or higher.
Ask your BMW center for details
concerning the specific "BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil" or
"synthetic oils" which have been
approved. <
You can also call BMW of North
America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit
this website: www.bmwusa.com to
obtain this information.
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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Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Used batteries195
Used oil, disposal167VValve caps154
Vanity mirror57
Vehicle battery193
Vehicle care
exterior172
interior174
Vehicle Identification
Number169
Vehicle immobilizer37
Vehicle painting172
Vehicle removal from
service176
Vehicle storage176
Ventilation108, 112, 114
draft-free111, 118
in the rear111, 119
while parked120
Vinyl upholstery, care174
Viscosity166
Voice recognition26
refer also to the Radio
Owner's ManualWWarm feet – cool
head111, 119
Warning lamp "Please fasten
safety belts"23Warning lamps22t
Warning messages86t
Warning triangle27t
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet (Canadian
models)170
Washer fluid reservoir,
filling164
Washer nozzles164
Washing your car171
Water on the roads141
Waxing, paintwork173
Wear indicator in the
tires150
Weight221
Wheel, changing190t
Wheelbase219
Wheels and tires153, 156
Width219
Windows
convenience operation38
remote control40
Windshield washer nozzle
adjustment164
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling164
Windshield wipers78
Winter driving146
Winter operation146
Winter tires154
Wiper blade
replacement182tWiper/Washer system78
Work in the engine
compartment159t
XXenon lamps105, 184, 215
