Operation and Maintenance
Recommended engine oils
In this manual: Operation and Maintenance
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The quality of engine oil has a decisive effect on engine performance and service life. BMW has spent considerable time and resources testing specific engine oil brands and developing its recommendations.
To find out which oil brands are recommended by BMW for your specific vehicle, contact a BMW service center.
BMW engines are designed so that oil additives are not only unnecessary but also harmful. Under certain conditions, they can cause engine damage.
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