BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 321

Topping up engine oil
General
Do not top up engine oil unless a message
is displayed in the instrument cluster. The top-
up quantity is specified in the message on the
control display.
Only top up with suitable engine oil grades.
Stop the vehicle safely and switch off drive-
ready state before topping up with engine oil.
Do not add too much engine oil.
Safety information
WARNING
Operating fluids, for example oils, greases,
coolants and fuels, can contain substances
that are harmful to health. There is a danger
of injury or danger to life. Please comply with
the instructions on the containers. Do not al-
low operating fluids to come into contact with
clothing, skin or eyes. Do not pour operating
fluids into other bottles. Keep operating fluids
out of the reach of children.
NOTICE
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.
There is a risk of material damage. Top up
with engine oil immediately.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of
material damage. Do not add too much en-
gine oil. If there is too much engine oil, have
the engine oil level corrected by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another quali-
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
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Operating fluids
Overview
The oil filler neck is in the engine compartment.
For further information:
Overview, see page 311.
Topping up engine oil
1. Open the bonnet.
Opening, see page 312.
2. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.
3. Add engine oil.
4. Tighten cap.
Engine oil grades for topping up
General
Engine oil quality is a critical factor in the serv-
ice life of the engine.
Only top up with the types of engine oil that
are listed.
Some engine oil grades may not be available
in all countries.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There
is a risk of material damage. Do not use oil
additives.
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