Oil types for refilling, Oil change – BMW 2007 bmw 328i User Manual

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Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐

mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀

Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐

dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀

Oil types for refilling

Notes

No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.◀

Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that

the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.

Approved oil types

Specification

BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30

BMW Longlife-01

BMW Longlife-01 FE

Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.

Alternative oil types

If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:

Specification

API SM or superior grade specification

Oil change

An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.

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