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Engine oil

BMW engines are designed to

operate without oil additives; the

use of additives could lead to damage

in some cases. This is also true for the

manual transmission, the differential,

and the power steering system.<

Recommendation: have the oil changed

by your BMW center only.

Continuous exposure to used oil

has caused cancer in laboratory

testing. For this reason, thoroughly

wash any areas of skin that come into

contact with oil using soap and water.

Always store oils, grease and similar

materials so that they are inaccessible

to children. Comply with warning labels

and information on containers.<

Comply with the applicable envi-

ronmental laws regulating the

disposal of used oil.<

Prescribed engine oil

The quality of the engine oil is

extremely important for the function

and life of an engine. Based on exten-

sive testing, BMW has approved only

certain types of engine oils.

Use only oils approved for your vehicle

model.

Ask your BMW center for details

concerning oils that have been

approved. You can also call BMW of

North America at 1-800-831-1117 or

visit this website: www.bmwusa.com

to obtain this information.<

Alternative oil types

Should it not be possible to purchase

an oil approved by BMW, you can also

use other oils for adding smaller quanti-

ties between oil changes as an excep-

tion. The following information must be

specified on the package:

1. Viscosity

preferred: SAE 10W-60

or as an alternative: SAE 5W-40 or

SAE 10W-40

2. Specification

preferred: API SJ/CF

or as an alternative: API SJ (also SK,

SL, S etc.).

Low ambient temperatures

The oils used by BMW at the factory for

your vehicle model can be used at virtu-

ally any ambient temperature.

However, if the vehicle is exposed to

temperatures below –4 7 (–20 6) for

extended periods, please have your

BMW center recommend a suitable oil.

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