2006 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 122

2006 BMW M3 Manual

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122 Washer fluids Engine oil The oil volume between the two marks on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters. Headlamp* and windshield washer system Capacity approx. 5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters. Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze additive according to manufacturer's recommendations. We recommend that you mix the washer fluid before adding it to the reservoir.< Antifreeze agents for the washer fluid are highly flammable. For this reason, keep them away from sources of flame and store them only in their closed original containers. Store them inaccessible to children. Comply with the instructions on the containers.< Checking the oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface 2. Switch the engine off after it has reached normal operating temperature 3. After approx. 1 minute, pull the dipstick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar material 4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way into the guide tube and pull it out again 5. The oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick. As with fuel economy, oil consumption is directly influenced by your driving style and vehicle operating conditions. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG

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Washer fluids
Headlamp* and windshield
washer system
Capacity approx.
5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters.
Fill with water and, if required, with a
washer antifreeze additive according to
manufacturer's recommendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.
<
Antifreeze agents for the washer
fluid are highly flammable. For this
reason, keep them away from sources
of flame and store them only in their
closed original containers. Store them
inaccessible to children. Comply with
the instructions on the containers.
<
Engine oil
Checking the oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating tempera-
ture
3. After approx. 1 minute, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar
material
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the
way into the guide tube and pull it
out again
5. The oil level should be between the
two marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption
is directly influenced by your driving
style and vehicle operating conditions.
The oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters.