BMW X3 Owners Manual: General information

BMW X3 Owners Manual / Mobility / Engine oil / General information

The engine oil consumption is dependent on the driving style and driving conditions.

The engine oil consumption can increase in case of, for example:

Sporty driving.
Break-in the engine.
Idling of the engine.
Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refueling.

The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil measurement.

The electronic oil measurement has two measuring principles:

Status display
Detailed measurement

Engine oil

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