BMW X5 3.0i SAV 2005 - Manual (Page 151)

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Engine oil
The oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts/1 liter.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark
on the dipstick. Excess oil will
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X5 4.8is:
With a very sporty driving style, the
engine oil level should be at the upper
mark on the dipstick.
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Adding engine oil
Wait until the level has dropped to just
above the lower mark on the dipstick
before adding oil.
Add oil within the next 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise, the engine
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Always store oils, grease and
similar materials so that they are
inaccessible to children. Comply with
warning labels and information on con-
tainers.
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Oil change:
Have oil changed only by your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle center or by a
repair shop that works according to
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BMW guidelines with appropriately
trained personnel.
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected
has critical significance for the opera-
tion and service life of an engine.
Based on extensive testing, BMW has
approved only certain engine oils.
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil, you can
add small amounts of synthetic oil in
between oil changes. Use only oils with
the API SH specification or higher.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center for details concern-
ing the specific BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils which
have been approved.
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You can also call BMW of North Amer-
ica at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this web-
site: www.bmwusa.com to obtain this
information.
BMW engines are designed to
operate without additives, and
their use could even lead to damage
in some cases.
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