BMW M5 - Engine Oil

Engine oil
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. Therefore equipment which is not
installed in your vehicle, for example on account
of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐
try specification, may also be described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐
ulations when using the corresponding functions
and systems.
General
The engine oil consumption depends on the
driving style and operating conditions.
Therefore check the engine oil level regularly
each time you fill up with fuel by taking a detailed
measurement.
Engine oil consumption can be increased, for ex‐
ample, in the following situations:
▷ Dynamic driving style.
▷ Running in the engine.
▷ Engine idling.
▷ Use of engine oil grades categorised as un‐
suitable.
Different Check Control messages are shown on
the Control Display, depending on the engine oil
level.
Safety notes
NOTE
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.
There is a danger of damage to property. Top
up with engine oil immediately.
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a danger of
damage to property. Do not top up with too
much engine oil. If there is too much engine oil,
have the engine oil level corrected by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Electronic oil measurement
General
Electronic oil measurement has two measure‐
ment principles:
▷ Monitoring.
▷ Detailed measurement.
When frequently making short trips or using a
dynamic driving style, for example taking corners
at high speed, regularly perform a detailed meas‐
urement.
Monitoring
Principle
The engine oil level is electronically monitored
during the journey and can be shown on the
Control Display.
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