Checking Engine Oil Level

Checking engine oil level

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check. You can display the oil level in the instrument cluster.






1 Oil level

2 Maximum marking

3 Minimum marking

Press the "BC" button on the turn signal lever repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in the instrument cluster. The displayed numeric value indicates the current oil level in liters above Minimum.

After starting the engine, the last determined value is displayed.

The oil level must be between the two marks.

NOTE: Manual transmission: the engine oil level will be shown in the lower display.

Exact Measurement

The oil level is measured continuously while driveing or when stopped with the engine running.

The determination of a new value can take 30 minutes or longer.

NOTE: If only dashes are shown in the display, it was not possible to determing a new value. This can, for example, be the case when driving short distances or with a sporty driving style.

Fast Measurement

In addition to the continuous measurement, you can also quickly determing the correct oil level, e.g. after adding engine oil, however with a low measureing accuracy.

1. With the engine at operating temperature, i.e. after at least 6 miles/ 10 km of uninterrupted driving, park the vehicle in a horizontal position.

2. Allow the engine to run at idle.

3. Press the "BC" button on the turn signal lever repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in the instrument cluster.

4. Press the "BC" button on the turn signal lever for at least 2 seconds.

The oil level is determined. A clock symbol is displayed during the measurement.

5. After approx. 1 minute the current oil level is displayed.

NOTE: If not all measuring conditions are met, e.g. with the engine cold, " _._ " is displayed. The request measurement is carried out as soon as possible.


POSSIBLE DISPLAYS






1 Oil level OK

2 Oil level at minimum:
Add a maximum of 1 US quart/ 1 liter of engine oil at the next opportunity.

3 Oil level too high

CAUTION!! Have the vehicle checked immediately, otherwise engine damage may result if too much oil has been added.

4 Oil level at maximum

5 Fast measurement running: oil level is being determined

6 No value can be determined at this time

NOTE: Only use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use oils with API SH specification or higher.