Checking Engine Oil Level

Checking Engine Oil Level

1. Press the MENU button. This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the "i" menu.






3. Turn the controller until "Info sources" is selected and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller until "Service" is selected and press controller.






5. Change to the upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Service Requirements" is selected and press the controller.

6. Change to the second field from the top if necessary. Turn the controller until "Engine oil level" is selected and press the controller. The oil level is displayed.

POSSIBLE MESSAGES

- "Engine oil level O.K"

- "No measurement available: Updating engine oil level measurement....." The engine oil level is measured. This can take about 3 minutes if the care 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! Refill with 1 quart of engine oil". Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no more than 1 Us quart/ 1 liter.

- "Engine oil level too high"

CAUTION!! Have the vehicle checked immediately, otherwise engine damage may result if too much oil has been added.

- "Please observe recalculated service interval for engine oil" Do not add engine oil. Continued driving is possible. To do this, observe the recalculated remaining mileage until the next oil change service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.


NOTE: Only use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use oils with API SH specification or higher.