Engine oil, Checking the oil level, Adding engine oil – BMW 760Li Sedan 2010 User Manual
Page 235: Oil types
Engine oil
Checking the oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Requirements
▷
The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6 miles/10 km.
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The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Displaying the oil level
1.
"Vehicle Info"
2.
"Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
Possible messages
▷
"Engine oil level OK"
▷
"Measurement not possible at this time."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
▷
"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
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"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
▷
"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Note the newly calculated remaining mile‐
age until the next oil service. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Recommended oil types, refer to page 235
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
Approved oil types
Your service center can advise you on which en‐
gine oils have been approved by BMW.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only use approved BMW High Performance oil.
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