Refueling - BMW X5 M Supplementary Owner's Handbook

Refueling

Observe the following when
refueling
Please note the following ways in which your
BMW X5 M / BMW X6 M differs from the
description given in the Owner's Manual for the
BMW X5 / BMW X6.
Fuel specifications
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise
permanent damage to the catalytic con-
verter will result.
Do not use E85, i.e. fuel that consists of 85%
ethanol, or Flex Fuel, otherwise permanent
damage to the engine and the fuel supply sys-
tem will result.<
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 93
Always use this premium grade fuel to obtain
maximum fuel economy and performance.
The minimum approved fuel grade is AKI 91.
Do not use gasoline below the specified
minimum quality, otherwise engine dam-
age can result.<
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