Adding Engine Oil; Filler Neck - BMW M6 Owner's Manual

Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Measure engine oil level"
4. "Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.

Adding engine oil

Filler neck

When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Hints
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
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Engine oil
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade
SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 or malfunctions or
engine damage may occur.
Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity
grades SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 may be
used.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil types
Specification
ACEA A3/B4.
API SK/CF or superior grade specification.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Specification
ACEA A3/B3.
API SK or superior grade specification.
Low ambient temperatures
From the factory, types of oil are used for the
vehicle that can be employed in practically all
ambient temperatures.
If the vehicle is used for a longer period at tem‐
peratures below –4 ℉/–20 ℃, ask the service
center about suitable oil types.
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