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Approved engine oils Coolant
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical Do not add coolant to the cooling system
significance for the operation and service life of when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-can cause burns.< At a glan
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use
in its vehicles with extensive testing.Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center coolant additive. Not all commercially available
will be happy to answer more detailed additives are suitable for your BMW. Your BMW ls
Sports Activity Vehicle Center can recommend o
questions about approved oils.< r
suitable additives. t
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You can also call BMW of North America at Only use suitable additives, otherwise Co
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at engine damage may result. The additives
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.present a health hazard; observe the instruc-
Do not use oil additives, as these may tions on the containers.
Preferred: BMW Longlife-01, sure to escape, then continue turning to t
BMW Longlife-01 FE open. n
> Alternative: BMW Longlife-98, APISM or 3.The coolant level is correct when the cool-nme
higher ant level is between the MIN and MAX ai
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the t
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Diesel engines filler neck.
> BMW Longlife-04 4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to Ente
the specified level; do not overfill.ns
Viscosity grades 5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.io
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and 6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-icat
is specified in SAE grades. nated as soon as possible. un
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on mm
the climatic conditions in the region in which Co
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE classi-
fications 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 and
5W-30.< lity
These oils can be used for driving at all outside bi
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