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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.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Oil pressure/oil temperature/oil gauge: Removing and installing/replacing oil level sensor for engine oil
(N47 D20 O1)
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Drain ENGINE OIL .
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove oil level se ...