BMW 5 Series: Adding engine oil
Filler neck
Only replenish the maximum oil amount of 1 US quart/liter if the message is displayed in the instrument cluster or the oil level has dropped to just at the lower mark of the dipstick.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of children
and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, immediately
have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
For 520i and 528i: Check oil
level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
Displayi ...
Oil types for refilling
Notes
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity ...
See also:
Console Compartment
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever and lift the
armrest.
To close, lower the armrest, and
push it down until it latches. ...
External sound sources
USB flash drive
To simplify the use of a USB flash drive, it is advisable to only store music
files on the drive. It will take considerably longer for the system to index the
files on the drive i ...
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures, or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be ...