Coolant, Engine oil – BMW 760Li Sedan 2010 User Manual

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No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐

age.◀

Alternative oil types

If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of the following oils may be
used:
Use API SM quality standards or higher.

Viscosity grades

Viscosity is a measure of the oil's resistance to
flow and is classified in SAE grades.
The selection of a suitable SAE grade depends
on the climatic conditions in the region where
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grades 0W-40,
0W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30. These oils can be
used for driving at all external temperatures.

Coolant

General information

Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the

engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀

Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐

gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.

Coolant level

Checking

1.

Let the engine cool.

2.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, and then open it.

3.

The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the
filler neck.

4.

If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.

5.

Turn the cap until there is an audible click.

6.

Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.

Disposal

Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.

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