2008 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 214
2008 BMW 1 Series Manual
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Under the hood Possible messages > "Engine oil level O.K." > "No measurement available: Updating engine oil level measurement..." The engine oil level is measured. This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running, and about 5 minutes while the car is on the move. > "Oil level at the minimum! Refill with 1 quart of engine oil." Add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil at the next opportunity, but no more than that, refer also to Adding engine oil below. > "Engine oil level too high" Too much oil will harm the engine. Have the vehicle checked without delay.< > "Please observe recalculated service interval for engine oil" Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Note the newly calculated distance remaining to the next oil service, refer to page 214. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Oil change Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Specified engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the operation and service life of an engine. BMW continuously approves specific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing. Do not use oil additives as these may cause engine damage.< Only use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use oils with the API SM specification or higher. Your BMW center will be glad to answer any questions regarding BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils.< You can also call BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit the website www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information. Adding engine oil Viscosity ratings Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and is categorized in SAE classes. Selecting the appropriate SAE class depends on the regional climatic conditions in which you normally drive your BMW. Approved oils belong to the 5W-40 and 5W-30 classes.< These oils can be used for driving at all outside temperatures. Do not add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until a corresponding message is shown on the Control Display. Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be damaged.< Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of children and comply with the relevant warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.< 212 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG