Engine oil

Oil consumption depends on driving style and vehicle operating conditions.

Checking the engine oil level

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level control.

Reliable oil level information is ensured only when the measurement is performed with the engine at operating temperature, that is, after the vehicle has been driven at least 10 km. You can monitor the oil level while driving or when stopped on a level surface with the engine running.

For principles of iDrive operation, refer to.

1. Press the button.

The main menu opens.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Info sources" and press the controller.

4. Select "Service" and press the controller.

5. Move to the upper field. Turn the controller to select "Service requirements" and press the controller.

6. Move to the second field from the top.

Turn the controller to select "Engine oil level" and press the controller. The oil level is displayed on the screen.

Possible messages

► "Engine oil level OK"
► "No measured value available: Update of engine oil level in process..."

(no value available: engine oil level being measured...):

the oil level measurement is in progress. When stopped on a level surface with the engine running, this process may take up to 3 minutes, and while driving, up to 5 minutes.
► "Oil level at the minimum: Add 1 liter engine oil."(Oil level at minimum: add 1 liter of oil):

add 1 liter of engine oil at the first opportunity.

If the oil level has dropped below the minimum mark, add oil without delay to prevent engine damage.◄

► "Engine oil level too high" (Engine oil level too high):Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Excess oil is harmful to the engine.◄

► "Please note: recalculated Service interval for engine oil" (Observe the newly calculated engine oil service interval): do not add oil. However, make sure the newly calculated mileage until the next Oilservice is not exceeded, see

Service indicator. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Topping up engine oil

Add oil in the amount of 1 L only when the corresponding request appears on the control display.

Add oil before the distance driven since the last service exceeds 200 km, otherwise you risk engine damage.◄

Store oils and lubricants out of the reach of children and observe all instructions printed on their packaging. Improper handling of oils and lubricants can be harmful to health.◄

Oil change

Have oil changes performed only at a BMW service center.

Recommended engine oils

The quality of the engine oil has a decisive influence on engine performance and service life. Before recommending a specific engine oil brand, BMW carries out extensive and complex tests.

To find out which oil brands are recommended by BMW for your vehicle, contact a BMW service center.◄

Do not use oil additives. Under certain conditions they can cause engine damage.◄

Alternative Oils

In exceptional cases, when oil of the recommended brand is not available, a small quantity of oil of another brand may be added between complete oil changes. The oil container must bear one of the following references:

Gasoline Engines

► Preferred: BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-01 FE or BMW Longlife-04
► Alternative: BMW Longlife-98 or ACEA A3

Diesel engines

► Preferred: BMW Longlife-04
► Alternative: BMW Longlife-01, BMW Longlife-98 or ACEA A3/B4