Oil types for refilling
Notes
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine damage may occur.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not available in all countries.
Approved oil types

Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following specification can be added:

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Opening
Opening
Press the button. The covers open upward and
downward and the lighting in the glove compartment
switches on.
Close the glove compartment again immediately
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Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situation,
e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
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Important features in the engine compartment
BMW X5
BMW X5
1. Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system
2. Starting aid terminal
3. Coolant expansion tank
4. Engine oil filler neck
BMW X6
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