2005 BMW 745i oil additives

Under the hood
196 1.5 liter. Do not fill beyond the upper mark
on the dipstick. Excess oil can damage the
engine.
Adding engine oil
Wait until the level has dropped to just
above the lower mark or a message
appears in the Check Control before add-
ing oil.
Store oil, grease etc., well out of the
reach of children; always observe all
warning labels on the containers.<
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has
critical significance for the operation and
service life of an engine. BMW approves
only specific oils after confirming their suit-
ability for use in its vehicles with extensive
testing.
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small
amounts of another synthetic oil between
oil changes. Use only oils with the API SH
specification or higher.
Ask your BMW center for details con-
cerning the specific BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils
which 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 informa-
tion.
BMW engines are designed to oper-
ate without additives, and their use
could even lead to damage in some
cases.<
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 typically drive your BMW.
Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils may be used for driving in all
ambient temperatures.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling sys-
tem when the engine is hot. Escaping
coolant can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of water and the addition
of antifreeze and anticorrosion agent. Not
all commercially available additives are
suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW cen-
ter for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, as other-
wise engine damage may result. The
additives present a health hazard; observe
the instructions on the containers.<
Always observe all applicable rules
and regulations for environmental
protection when disposing of used anti-
freeze and anticorrosion agents.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient temper-
ature
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank
counterclockwise to allow any accumu-
lated pressure to escape, then continue
turning to open
3.The coolant level is correct when the
coolant extends to between the MIN
and MAX marks on the filler neck, refer
to the diagram adjacent to the filler neck

Reference 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
"Name" for navigation133
"Navigation"131
Navigation destination
– manual entry132
– selecting from the
directory134
– selecting via map135
Navigation drive,
location130
Navigation system130
– address book142
– adjusting volume27,141
– current position143
– destination entry132
– destination guidance in
assistance window131
– destination list137
– displaying route139
– looking for interesting
destination136
– manually entering
destination address132
– navigation CD/DVD130
– new route140
– recent destinations136
– route list140
– selecting destination via
information135
– selecting destination via
map135
– selecting route
criteria137
– starting destination
guidance139
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/interrupting
destination guidance142
– terminating/interrupting
destination guidance142
– voice instructions141
"Navi info.", function
button54
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints49
Nets125
"New route" for
navigation140"Next"
– looking for interesting
destinations136
– selecting destination via
map135
"None Release",
Control Center24
Notepad function28
Notepad of voice command
system28
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation106,110
Nylon rope210
O
OBD socket200
Octane numbers, refer to
Fuel specifications187
Odometer81
– refer to Trip odometer81
Oil
– additives, refer to
Diesel engine196
– dipstick195
– filling capacity217
– specified engine oils196
– viscosity ratings196
Oil change intervals, refer
to Service requirement
display82
Oil consumption195
Oil filter change217
Oil level195
– indicator lamp83
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp83
Oil sensor, indicator
lamp83
Oil temperature83
"OK" for DVD mode169
Onboard computer refer to
Control Center17
Onboard tool kit201
"On country" for
navigation136
"1,2,3"179
"On location" for
navigation135"On town/city" for
navigation136
Opening and closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
– via door lock38
– with remote control35
Opening without key, refer
to Comfort Access37
Oral note28
Outside air105
Outside air mode,
automatic climate
control105
Outside temperature
display81
– changing unit of
measure89
Overview
– operating principle10
– radio control148
P
Panic mode36
Park detent, refer to
Transmission lockout69
Park Distance Control
PDC91
Parking, vehicle64
Parking aid, refer to PDC
Park Distance Control91
Parking brake64
– Automatic Hold65
– manual operation64
Parking lamps100
– bulb replacement202
Parking lamps/low
beams100
"Parking lamps on!",
vehicle85
Parking with Automatic
Hold65
Parts and accessories,
refer to Your individual
vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function56
Pathway lighting100