BMW 5 Series: For 520i and 528i: Check oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
Possible messages
▷ "Engine oil level OK"
▷ "Engine oil at minimum. Add 1 quart of
engine oil!"
Within the next 125 miles/200 km, a maximum
of 1 US quart/liter oil.
▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Immediately add 1 US quart/liter of oil.
Detailed measurement
Requirements:
▷ Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.
▷ Manual transmission: Shift lever in neutral
position clutch and gas pedal not depressed.
▷ Automatic transmission: Selector lever in
transmission position N or P and gas pedal
not depressed.
In order to perform a detailed measurement of the engine oil level:
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Measure engine oil level"
4. "Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
During the detailed measurement, the idle speed is increased somewhat.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
For the 530i, 535i, 550i, 525d, 530d and 535d: check oil level
The concept The oil level is monitored electronically and displayed on the Control Display. Requirements ▷ The engine must be running and warm after the vehicle has been driven for at lea ...Adding engine oil
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It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.
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