BMW 5 Series: 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 least 6 miles/10 km.
▷ The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a level roadway.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
Possible messages
▷ "Engine oil level OK"
▷ "Measurement not possible at this time."
▷ "Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: approx.
3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
▷ "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine
damage.◀
▷ "Measurement inactive. Have this checked." Note the newly calculated remaining mileage until the next oil service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
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 avai ...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 ...See also:
Headlamp
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector
behind the headlamp.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module a ...
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself because the fluid may be hot.
CAUTION
● When power steering fluid is being added, use only clean fluid, and be careful
not to allow any dirt into t ...
Temperature Gauge
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the pointer should rise
from the bottom mark to about the
middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, su ...