Engine Oil - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

Important accessories in the engine compartment
1 Petrol engine: coolant expansion tank, see
page 125
Diesel engine: the expansion tank is on the
opposite side of the vehicle
2 Vehicle Identification Number

Engine oil

Engine oil consumption varies depending on
driving style and operating conditions.
Diesel engine: checking engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. after
driving continuously for at least 10 km or
6.5 miles.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. After about 5 minutes pull out the dipstick 6
and wipe it dry with a non-linting cloth,
paper towel or similar.
4. Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again.
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3 Filler neck for washer fluid for headlight
cleaning system and windscreen washer,
see page 52
4 Jump-starting connection, see page
5 Engine oil filler cap, see Adding engine oil
6 Diesel engine: dipstick for engine oil, see
Engine oil level
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
The quantity of oil between the two dipstick
marks is approx. 1 litre, approx. 1.8 Imp. pt.
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