Engine Oil - BMW 328i xDrive Owner's Manual

Important parts of the engine compartment
1 Gasoline engine: expansion tank for cool-
ant, refer to page 138
Diesel engine: the expansion tank is located
on the other side of the vehicle
2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page 53

Engine oil

The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Diesel engine: checking oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. after
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6.2 miles/
10 km.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull out the
dipstick 5 and wipe it off with a lint-free
cloth, paper towel or similar material.
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way back
into the measuring tube and pull it out
again.
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3 Jump-starting connection, refer to
page 155
4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
5 Diesel engine: dipstick for engine oil, refer
to Checking oil level
The oil level must be between the two
markings on the dipstick.
The oil quantity between the two markings on
the dipstick is equivalent to approx. 1 US quart/
1 liter.