Adding Engine Oil; Approved Engine Oils - BMW 2007X5 3.0si Owner's Handbook Manual

until "Service requirements" is selected and
press the controller.
6. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the second field from the top. Turn the
controller until "Engine oil level" is selected
and press the controller. The oil level is dis-
played.
Possible messages
> "Engine oil level OK"
> "No measured value available: Update of
engine oil level in process...":
Oil level is being measured. This can take
about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on
a level surface and the engine is running,
and about 5 minutes while the car is on the
move.
> "Oil level at the minimum: Add 1 liter engine
oil.":
Top up with 1 litre, approx. 2 pints, of
engine oil at the next opportunity.
>
"Engine oil level too high":
Have the car examined immediately,
otherwise too much oil could result in
engine damage.<
> "Please note: recalculated Service interval
for engine oil":
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next Oil Service, see
page 223. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
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Adding engine oil

Only add 1 litre, approx. 2 pints, of oil when you
are instructed to do so by a message on the
control display.
Top up the oil level within the next
200 km, approx. 120 miles, otherwise the
engine may suffer damage.<
Keep all oils, greases etc. out of the reach
of children and read and comply with any
warning instructions on the containers, to avoid
any health risks.<
Oil change
Have oil changes performed either by BMW
Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW
specifications and has suitably trained person-
nel.

Approved engine oils

The quality of the engine oil is a decisive factor
for the correct operation and long life of your
car's engine. On the basis of extensive tests,
BMW regularly approves specific grades of
engine oil.
BMW Service can provide details of the
oils approved by BMW for your
Do not use any oil additives, as these
could in certain circumstances result in
engine damage.<
car.<
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