Engine - Operating Fluids

• 1.0 General Information
  • Notes
  • Good Wear Protection and Friction Reduction
  • Limited Tendency to Produce Combustion Residue
  • Favorable Viscosity Temperature Behavior
  • Anti-Foaming
  • Good Corrosion Inhibition
  • Mixing Ability/Compatibility
  • Good Thermal Conductivity/Good Cooling Property
  • Good Dispersant/Detergent Qualities
  • Oxidation Inhibitors and Aging Stability
• 2.0 Grading Of Oils
  • Viscosity Number
  • Multigrade Oils
  • Single Grade Oils
  • Oil Classifications
• 3.0 Gasoline Engine Oil Requirements And Specifications
  • Approved Engine Oils
  • 2016 Model Year and Newer - from bulletin SI B11 01 15 (10/2015)
  • Superior thermal stability
  • 1999 Model Year and Later Oil Recommendation
  • M5 and Z8 Oil Recommendation
  • M5 (S62 engine) produced from 3/00 and all Z8
  • Engine Oil Additives
• 4.0 Diesel Engine Oil Requirements And Specifications
• 5.0 Engine Oil Change Intervals
  • Notes
  • BMW Engine Oil Temperature/Viscosity Table
  • Other Oil Changes For Cars Without Service Indicator
• 6.0 Condition Based Service
• 7.0 Engine Oil Additives
• 8.0 Break-In Instructions
• 9.0 NG6 Front And Rear Radial Seal Sealant
• 10.0 Lubricant For Oxygen Sensor
• 11.0 Oil Consumption
  • Notes
  • Oil Consumption Specification
  • Diagnostic Hints
  • External Leakage
  • Overfilling
  • Engine Oil Viscosity/Quality
  • Engine Speed and Load
  • Crankcase Ventilation
  • Turbocharged Engines
• 12. 0 Engine Oil Capacities - Quick Reference Charts
  • E Series Vehicles
  • F & I Series Vehicles