Engine Oil - BMW i3 Owner's Manual

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Engine oil

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information
Engine oil consumption depends on the fre‐
quency of Range Extender use. Therefore,
regularly check the engine oil level after refuel‐
ing.
Checking the oil level
Note
Check the engine oil level with Range Extender
warmed up to operating temperature.
After switching off the Range Extender, wait
several minutes before checking the oil level
so that the engine oil can collect in the oil pan.
Checking
1. Park the vehicle in horizontal position in a
safe place.
2. Switch the engine off.
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3. Remove the cargo floor panel.
4. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.
5. After approx. 5, minutes, remove the dip
stick and wipe with a lint-free cloth, paper
towel or similar.
6. Carefully insert the dipstick up to the stop
in the measuring tube, and pull it back out.
The engine oil level must be between the
two marks of the dipstick.