BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 334

MOBILITY
NOTE
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.
There is a danger of damage to property. Top
up with engine oil immediately.
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a danger of
damage to property. Do not top up with too
much engine oil. If there is too much engine oil,
have the engine oil level corrected by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Overview
The oil filler neck is in the engine compartment,
see page 329.
Adding engine oil
1. Open the bonnet, see page 330.
2. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.
3. Add engine oil.
4. Tighten cap.
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Engine oil
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Engine oil grades for
topping up
General
The engine oil quality is decisive for the lifetime
of the engine.
Only replenish with the types of engine oil that
are listed.
Some engine oil grades are not available in all
countries.
Safety notes
NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a
danger of damage to property. Do not use oil
additives.
NOTE
Using the wrong engine oil can result in engine
malfunctions and damage. There is a danger of
damage to property. When selecting the en‐
gine oil, make sure that the oil specification of
the engine oil is correct.
Suitable engine oil grades
Engine oils with the following oil specifications
can be used for topping up:
Oil specification
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
BMW Longlife-04.
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
Alternative engine oil grades
If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐
tre, approximately 2 pints, of an engine oil with