BMW SEDAN 3 Series 2023 Owner's Manual page 327

3. Add engine oil.
4. Close the lid.
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil grade is critical for the service
life of the engine.
Only add with the types of engine oil which are
listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There
is a risk of damage to property, among other
potential damage. Do not use oil additives.
NOTICE
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in
the engine or damage it. There is a risk of
damage to property, among other potential
damage. When selecting an engine oil, make
sure that the engine oil has the correct oil
specification.
Suitable engine oil types
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-12 FE.
BMW Longlife-17 FE+.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use
is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an
engine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A5F6E0 - VI/22
Operating materials
Oil specification
API SL.
API SM.
API SN.
Viscosity grades
Viscosity grades
SAE 0W-20.
SAE 0W-30.
More information about suitable oil specifica-
tions and viscosity grades of engine oils can be
requested from an authorized service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. The vehicle manu-
facturer recommends using coolant with the
BMW LC-18 specification. Do not mix additives
of different colors. Observe the water - additive
mixture ratio of 50:50. Information about suit-
able additives is available from an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
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