2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 207
2009 BMW M3 Manual
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3. "Engine oil level" Adding engine oil Possible messages > "Engine oil level OK" > "Measurement not possible at this time." > "Measuring engine oil level...": This can take about 1 minute if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is moving. If engine oil was added, it can take up to 30 minutes to get an oil level reading. > "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1 quart!" Add engine oil at the next opportunity, but no more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to Adding engine oil on page 205. Add at least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liters, otherwise the oillevel monitor will be unable to display the new value reliably. If the oil level is below the minimum value, add engine oil immediately to avoid engine damage. > "Engine oil level too high! Have this checked." Have the vehicle checked immediately, otherwise the excess oil may lead to engine damage.< > "Measurement inactive. Have this checked." Do not add engine oil. Before resuming your trip, note the newly calculated distance remaining to the next oil service, refer to page 72. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of children and comply with the relevant warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.< 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.< 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. 205 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be damaged. Add no more than 1 US quart/1 liter of oil, otherwise too much engine oil can lead to engine damage. Add at least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liters, otherwise the oil-level monitor will be unable to display the new value reliably.< Driving tips Do not add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until a corresponding message is shown on the Control Display. Controls At a glance