Engine Oil - BMW i3 2018 Owner's Manual

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MOBILITY

Engine oil

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When us‐
ing these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
General information
Engine oil consumption depends on the fre‐
quency of Range Extender use. Therefore, regu‐
larly check the engine oil level after refueling.
Safety information
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have
the engine oil level corrected by a dealer's serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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Engine oil

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Checking the oil level
General information
Check the engine oil level with Range Extender
warmed up to operating temperature.
After switching off the Range Extender, wait sev‐
eral 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.
3.
Remove the cargo floor panel.
4.
Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.

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