BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
Danger of poisoning! Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning! Possible symptoms are:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Stomach aches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Cramps/fits
- Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
- Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
- Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
- Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures:
- Do not induce vomiting.
If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.
If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.
Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission (GA8HP45Z, GA8HP50Z,
GA8HP90Z)
IMPORTANT:
Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Fuel recommendation: Note
General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifications
can be of low quality. This may cause engine
problems, for instance poor engine startup
behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.
Gasoline
For t ...