2006 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 124

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124 Engine oil Low ambient temperatures Coolant Do not open the cooling system when the engine is hot. If you do, The oils used by BMW at the factory for your vehicle model can be used at virtu- escaping coolant can cause burns.< ally any ambient temperature. Coolant consists of water and coolant However, if the vehicle is exposed to additives. Not all commercially available temperatures below -4 7/-206 for additives are suitable for your BMW. extended periods, please have your Your BMW center knows which addiBMW center recommend a suitable oil. tives are appropriate. Only use approved additives, as the engine could otherwise be damaged. The additives are hazardous to health.< Comply with the applicable environmental laws regulating the disposal of coolant additives.< Checking the coolant level 1. The engine must be at ambient temperature 2. Open the cap for the expansion tank by turning it slightly counterclockwise to allow accumulated pressure to escape. Then open 3. The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the red float is even with the upper edge of the filler neck, refer to the arrow in the illustration or to the schematic diagram next to the filler neck 4. If necessary, slowly add coolant until the correct level is reached; do not overfill 5. Close the cap by turning until it is well tight 6. Have the cause for the coolant loss removed as soon as possible. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG

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Low ambient temperatures
The oils used by BMW at the factory for
your vehicle model can be used at virtu-
ally any ambient temperature.
However, if the vehicle is exposed to
temperatures below –4
7
/–20
6
for
extended periods, please have your
BMW center recommend a suitable oil.
Coolant
Do not open the cooling system
when the engine is hot. If you do,
escaping coolant can cause burns.
<
Coolant consists of water and coolant
additives. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW.
Your BMW center knows which addi-
tives are appropriate.
Only use approved additives, as
the engine could otherwise be
damaged. The additives are hazardous
to health.
<
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating
the disposal of coolant additives.
<
Checking the coolant level
1. The engine must be at ambient tem-
perature
2. Open the cap for the expansion tank
by turning it slightly counterclock-
wise to allow accumulated pressure
to escape. Then open
3. The coolant level is correct when the
upper end of the red float is even
with the upper edge of the filler neck,
refer to the arrow in the illustration or
to the schematic diagram next to the
filler neck
4. If necessary, slowly add coolant until
the correct level is reached; do not
overfill
5. Close the cap by turning until it is
well tight
6. Have the cause for the coolant loss
removed as soon as possible.
Engine oil