BMW 5 Series: Engine oil
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on the driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refueling.
- For the 530i, 535i, 550i, 525d, 530d and 535d: check oil level
- For 520i and 528i: Check oil level
- Adding engine oil
- Oil types for refilling
- Oil change
- Coolant
Hood
Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are u ...
For the 530i, 535i, 550i, 525d,
530d and 535d: check oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and displayed
on the Control Display.
Requirements
▷ The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at lea ...
See also:
Manual Transmission (if so equipped)
● Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
● After towing 500 miles (805 km), start and
idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral
for two minutes. Failure to idle the ...
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver door is open. Close the door
completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when the
hood is open. Close the hood
completely.
LE ...
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain
severity, the active head restraint automatically
reduces the distance from the head.
Reduced protective function
▷ Do not use seat or ...
