BMW 7 E65 owners manual page 193

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The oil quantity between the two marks on If you are unable to obtain BMW High Per- the dipstick is approx. 1.1 US quarts formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small (1 liter). Do not fill beyond the upper mark amounts of another synthetic oil between on the dipstick. Excess oil can damage the oil changes. Use only oils with the API SH engine. specification or higher. At a glance Adding engine oil Ask your BMW center for details con- cerning the specific BMW High Per- formance 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: Controls www.bmwusa.com to obtain this informa- tion. Viscosity ratings Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in SAE classes. Wait until the level has dropped to just The selection of the correct SAE class Driving tips above the lower mark before adding oil. depends on the climatic conditions in the BMW engines are designed to ope- area where you typically drive your BMW. rate without additives, and their use Approved oils are in SAE classes could even lead to damage in some cases. 5W-40 and 5W-30.< This also applies to the automatic transmis-These oils may be used for driving in all sion, the differential and the power steering ambient temperatures. system.< Navigation Recommendation: have your oil changed only at your BMW center. Coolant Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing. Do not add coolant to the cooling For this reason, any skin areas that come system when the engine is hot. into contact with oil should be thoroughly Escaping coolant can cause burns. washed with soap and water. Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are Entertainment Always store oil, grease, etc., well out of hazardous to health. Always store these the reach of children; always observe all agents in tightly-closed original containers warning labels on the containers.< kept well away from the reach of children. Always observe all applicable rules Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are and regulations for environmental flammable. Therefore, do not pour over hot protection when disposing of used oil.< engine parts, as otherwise they could catch fire and cause burns. Always observe the Communications Specified engine oils instructions for use provided on the con- The quality of the engine oil selected has tainer.< critical significance for the operation and Always observe all applicable rules service life of an engine. BMW approves and regulations for environmental only specific oils after confirming their sui-protection when disposing of used anti- tability for use in its vehicles with extensive freeze and anti-corrosion agents.< testing. Mobility Use only approved BMW High Perfor- mance Synthetic Oil. 191 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Reference

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