BMW 5 Series: General information, Safety information
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations, for instance:
- Sporty driving style.
- Break-in of the engine.
- Idling of the engine.
- With use of engine oil types that are classified as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level.
Safety information
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.
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Electronic oil measurement
General information
The electronic oil measurement has two measuring
principles:
Monitoring.
Detailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, for i
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 t
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
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Vehicle battery
General information
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information about the battery can be requested
from a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can
damage vehicle systems and impair vehi
Operating strategy of the heat management module
The following graphic shows the positions of the rotary valve as the coolant
temperature increases.
Circuit diagram of heat management module in B58TU engine
0 % - Rotary valve closed
100% - Rotary valve open
Cold start
Warm-up phase
Operating temperature
Transition from normal operatio
