2001 BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE oil viscosity

128n
Engine oil manual transmission, the differential,
and the power steering system.<
Recommendation: have the oil changed
by your BMW center only.
Continuous exposure to used oil
has caused cancer in laboratory
testing. For this reason, thoroughly
wash any areas of skin that come into
contact with oil using soap and water.
Always store oils, grease and similar
materials so that they are inaccessible
to children. Comply with warning labels
and information on containers.<
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the
disposal of used oil. mely important for the function and life
of an engine. Based on extensive
testing, BMW approves only certain
types of engine oil.
Use only approved "BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil."
If you are unable to obtain "BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil," you may
use small volumes of other approved
synthetic oils for topping up between oil
changes. Use only oils with the specifi-
cation API SH or higher.
Ask your BMW center for details
concerning the specific "BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil" or
synthetic oils that have been
approved.<
You can also call BMW of North
America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this
website: www.bmwusa.com to obtain
this information.Viscosity ratings Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined
in SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area where you drive your BMW.
Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These kinds of oil may be used for
driving in all ambient temperatures.

Everything from A to ZDriving lamps84
Driving notes
aquaplaning105
brakes105
disc brakes108
general105
sliding111
slippery roads110
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)22, 80, 170
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)22, 80, 170
indicator lamp22EElectric power windows44
Electrical accessories,
failure160t
Electrical defect
convertible top162t
doors34t
fuel filler door161t
Electrical system182
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer33
Elements of operation16
Emergency lock operation
doors34t
Emergency operation
convertible top162t
fuel filler door161tEngine
coolant129, 181
data178
displacement178
high-speed engine171
output178
speed178
starting66
torque178
Engine compartment124
working in the engine
compartment121t
Engine oil127
add127t
additives127
capacity181
consumption127
level, indicator
lamp20, 21
oil dipstick127
pressure20
quality128t
specifications128t
thermometer73
viscosity128t
Exterior mirror
automatic dimming
feature53
Eyelets, towing165
FFailure messages76t
Failure of ABS107
Fan91
Fault displays, Check
Control76t
Filler cap cover26
Filling capacities181
Filling washer
reservoir126t, 181
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing165t
Flat tire115
repairing153
Fog lamps85
bulb replacement149t
Follow-me-home lamps84
Foot brake108
refer also to brake system
Footwell lamps86
bulb replacement152t
Front seat adjusting48
Frost protection,
radiator129
Fuel27
consumption78
consumption, display74
gauge74
preparation178
quality27
reserve indicator lamp74
specifications27tank capacity181
tank gauge74
Fuel filler door
manual release after
electrical fault161t
Fuses160
replacing160t
GGasoline27
gauge74
Glass holder, refer to
Beverage holder
Glove compartment94
Glove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement152t
Grilles88
Gross vehicle weight180HHandbrake67
Hands-free system96
Hardtop113
care138
Hazard warning flashers25
Hazard warning triangle25
Head protection system61
Head restraints50
Headlamp cleaning
system125, 126, 181
Headlamp cover,
care132, 147t

Everything from A to ZMicrofilter92
replacing161t
Mirrors52
automatic curb
monitor52
heating52
memory54
outside52
Mobile phones112
Mobility system153
Modifications,
technical6, 141
Mounting the hardtop113
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)24NNavigation system, refer to
the separate Owner's
Manual
Nozzles88OOdometer73
Oil
additives127
capacity181
consumption127
dipstick127
filter change181level, indicator
lamp20, 21
pressure, indicator
lamp20
quality128t
specifications128t
viscosity128t
Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or to the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
OILSERVICE75
Onboard tool kit146t
Opening and closing
from inside38
via the door lock34
via the remote control35
Opening the hood121t
Outlets, ventilation88
Outside mirror52
Outside temperature
display77
PPaint blemishes133
Paint, care133
Paintwork
care133
minor repairs134
waxing134Park Distance Control
(PDC)79
Parking brake67
Parking help79
Parking lamps84, 85
Parking, winter111
PDC (Park Distance
Control)79
Performance178
Pollen from outside air92
Power steering112
Power windows44
Powerplant data178
Pressure, tires115
Prevent any unwanted
alarm43t
RRadiator181
Radio Data System
(RDS)169
Radio reception113, 169
Radio, refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor70, 172
RDS (Radio Data
System)169
RDW (Tire Pressure
Warning)81
Reading lamps86
Rear entry51
aid51Rear fog lamps85
replacing bulb149t
Rear lamps149t
Rear window
defroster71, 92
Rearview mirror52
Recirculated air mode91
Reclining seat48
Refueling26
Remote control35
Removing condensation,
windows91t
Replacement keys32
Replacing bulbs146t
Replacing microfilter and
activated-charcoal
filter161
Replacing windshield wiper
blades146t
Reporting safety defects7
Restraint system58
Returning used
batteries159t
Reverse68
Rollover protection
system64, 175
indicator lamp22
lower64t
Roof load capacity180
Roof-mounted luggage
rack101
Rubber components110