2012 BMW M3 oil additives

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MobilityEngine compartment
>"Measuring engine oil level...":
This can take about 3 min utes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface and the engine
is running, and about 5 minutes while the
car is moving.
If engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.
> "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil below.
If the oil level is below the minimum value,
add engine oil immediately to avoid engine
damage.
> "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay. <
> "Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the ne xt oil service, refer
to page 87. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Add up to 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil only
after a corresponding me ssage is shown on the
Control Display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, the engine could be dam-
aged.< If the engine oil is to
o high, have the vehi-
cle checked immediately; failure to do so
may result in engine damage.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the relevant
warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health
hazards may result. <
Oil grades to add
Do not use oil additives as this could
result in engine damage.<
When selecting an engi ne oil, make sure
to use one from the SAE viscosity classes
0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30; failure to do
so may result in malfun ctions or engine dam-
age.<
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some oil grades may no t be available in all
countries.
Approved oil grades
Additional information about approved oil
grades is available at your BMW center.
Gasoline engine
BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30
BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04
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Engine compartment
Mobility
Alternative oil types
If approved oils are not available, you can add
quantities of up to 1 US quart/1 liter of another
oil with the following specifications:
Oil change
Oil changes should only be performed by a
BMW center.
Coolant
Coolant consists of half water and half additive.
Not all commercially availa
ble additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center about
suitable additives.
Only use suitable a dditives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. Because
additives are harmful to your health, it is impor-
tant to follow the instructions on the contain-
ers. <
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives. <
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine over-
heats, a warning lamp lights up. A message
appears on the Control Display.
Checking coolant level
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns. <
1. Do not open the engine hood before the
engine has cooled down.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, th en continue turning
to open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to
the filler neck.
4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Gasoline engine
API SM or higher
Diesel engine
API ILSAC GF-5
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 97
ACC, refer to Active Cruise Control 75
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 70
Accessories, refer to Vehicle
equipment 5
Accident, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 276
Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate
control 120
Active Cruise Control 75
– indicator lamp 78
– malfunction 79
– selecting distance 77
– sensor 78
Active steering 105
Adaptive brake lamp
– Brake Force Display 106
Adaptive Light Control 112
Additives
– coolant 263
– engine oil 262
Address, entering 150,156
Address for navigation
– entering 150
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 117
Adjusting the thigh support 49
Airbags 107
– indicator/warning lamp 108
– sitting safely 47
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control 117
– ventilation 119 Air distribution
– automatic
118
Airing, refer to Ventilation 119
Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 239
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated air mode 118
Air supply
– automatic climate
control 117
– ventilation 119
Air vents 116
Air volume 118
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 237
Alarm system 37
– avoiding unintentional alarms 38
– interior motion sensor 38
– switching off an alarm 37
– tilt alarm sensor 37
ALL program 119
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 258
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
Ambient

air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 118
Antifreeze
– coolant 263
– washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System ABS 97
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 37
Appointments, refer to
Calendar 223
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 287
Approved engine oils 262
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 287Apps
232
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 126
Arrival time, refer to Computer 84
Ashtray 128
Assist systems, refer to Driving stability control 97
AUC Automatic recirculated
air control 118
Audible instructions, refer to Voice instructions 161
Audio device, external 127
Automatic
– air distribution 118
– air volume 118
– cruise control 73,75
– headlamp control 110
Automatic car washes 266
Automatic climate control 116
Automatic curb monitor 55
Automatic high beams and low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant 113
Automatic recirculated air control AUC 118
Automatic Service Request 232
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64
– interlock 64
– overriding selector lever
lock 66
– shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever position 64
– sport program 65
– towing 279
– tow-starting 279
AUTO program for automatic climate control 118
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Displays
– on the Control Display 18
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– coolant 263
– remote control battery 40
– vehicle battery 275
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 87
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 96
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, emergency operation 34
DOT Quality Grades 255
Draft-free ventilation 120
Drinks holders, refer to Cupholders 128
Drive mode 68
Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 97
Drive-off assistant 100
Driving dynamics control 69
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 110
Driving notes 138
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Driving stability control
systems 97
Driving through water 140
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 138
Dry air, refer to Cooling function 119 DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 97
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 98
– indicator/warning lamp 98
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 97
Dynamic destination
guidance 166
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
– indicator/warning lamp 98
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 97
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 69
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 34
– driver's door 34
– fuel filler flap 236
– glass roof 42
Electric seat adjustment 49
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access 39
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV 97
Electronic oil level check 260
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 97
E-mail 222
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock 66
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual release 236 Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof 42
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 34
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside 36
Emergency Request 276
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 277
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 138
Engine
– breaking in 138
– data 284
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 263
– speed 284
– starting 62
– starting, Comfort Access 38
– switching off 63
Engine compartment 259
Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 263
Engine oil
– adding 262
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 262
– alternative oil types 263
– approved engine oils 262
– BMW Maintenance System 264
– capacity 289
– checking level 260
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 87
Engine output, refer to Engine data 284
Engine speed, ref
er to Engine
data 284
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine 62
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