oil viscosity BMW X5M 2015 F85 Owner's Manual

2.Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.3.Add motor oil.
Engine oil types to addInformation CAUTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is risk of property damage. Do not use
oil additives.◀
CAUTION
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is risk
of property damage. When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐
rect viscosity grade.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Viscosity gradesWhen selecting an engine oil, ensure that the
engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade SAE
0W-40. As an alternative, you can also use en‐
gine oil with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30.
Suitable engine oil types
Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐
ing standards:
Oil ratingBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Oil ratingAPI SL or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change
CAUTION
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is risk of property
damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐
cated in the vehicle.◀
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the motor oil.
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