BMW 5 Series: Engine oil - Mobility - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 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.

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:

Engine serial number
The number is stamped on the engine as shown. ...

Vehicle capacity weight
The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver ...

Manual tuning
Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial clockwise to increase the tuning frequency and turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counterclockwise to decrease it. Each time the dial is turned, the frequency int ...