BMW 5 Series: Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster. The quantity to be added is indicated in the message shown on the Control Display.
Only add suitable types of engine oil.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
Warning
Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Follow the instructions on the containers. Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes with operating materials. Do not refill operating materials into different bottles. Store operating materials out of reach of children.
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add too much engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, have the engine oil level corrected by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine compartment.
Adding engine oil
1. Open the hood.
2. Open the lid counterclockwise.
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3. Add engine oil.
4. Close the lid.
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Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. Th
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable
for the vehicle. Information about suitable additives
is available from a dealer's s
Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the operational
reliability of the vehicle.
In some
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Introduction
The product information "B58 Engine" serves as the basis for this document.
This document
exclusively describes the changes to the B58 engine and serves to support
Technical Service.
Due to the huge similarities, the two engines are described in the one document.
Innovations
To meet the legal req
Gasoline engines
B468/B58 Engine
The B46/B58 engines have two separate coolant circuits. The coolant in the
low-temperature coolant
circuit to cool the charge air. The coolant in the high-temperature coolant
circuit to cool the engine.
The two coolant circuits each have their own expansion tank.
Overview of the
