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MOBILITY
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
BMW Longlife-17 FE+.
The BMW Longlife-14 FE+ and BMW Long‐
life-17 FE+ oil specifications are not suitable for
the 50i gasoline engine.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not
available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil
with the following oil rating can be added:
Oil specification
API SL.
API SM.
API SN.
Viscosity grades
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the
engine oil has a suitable viscosity grade. The
suitable viscosity grade is indicated on a label in
the engine compartment.
Viscosity grades
SAE 0W-20.
SAE 0W-30.
The viscosity grade SAE 0W-20 is not suitable
for gasoline engine 50i.
More information about suitable oil specifications
and viscosity grades of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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Operating materials
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38D29 - VI/21
Engine oil change
NOTICE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion
can cause increased engine wear and thus en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. It is recommended that you do not
exceed the service intervals indicated in the ve‐
hicle.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you
have a dealer's service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop change the en‐
gine oil.
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suita‐
ble for the vehicle. Do not mix additives of differ‐
ent colors. Observe the water - additive mixture
ratio of 50:50. Information about suitable addi‐
tives is available from a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
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