BMW X3 Owners Manual: Engine oil types to add
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No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine damage may occur.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the following oil rating standards:
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04.
Further information regarding the oil specifications and viscosities of engine oils can be inquired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil rating can be added:
Gasoline engine
API SM or superior oil rating.
Diesel engine
API CJ-4.
Engine oil change: The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the service center change the motor oil.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehicle
before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add engine oil when t ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
WARNING:
If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop mode), the
information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine start-stop function
is active.
An automatic engine start is possible.
Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles.
Before carryi ...
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