Engine Oil: Description and Operation

Viscosity Rating:

ENGINE OIL:

Specified Engine Oils:

The quality of the engine oil is extremely important for the function and life of an engine. Based on extensive testing, BMW has approved only certain types of engine oils.

Use only approved "BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil."

If you are unable to obtain "BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil," you may use small volumes of other approved synthetic oils for topping up between oil changes. Use only oils with the specification API SH or higher.

NOTE: Ask your BMW center for details concerning the specific "BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil" or other synthetic oils that have been approved. ~

Viscosity Ratings:

Viscosity is the oil flow rating as established in SAE classes.

The selection of the correct SAE class depends on the climatic conditions in the area where you drive your BMW.

BMW recommends the use of oils in SAE classes SAE 0W-X or SAE 5W-X ("X" stands for a typical value such as 30, 40, or 50).

These oils may be used for driving in all ambient temperatures.