BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel:
required fuel
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with a low sulfur content:
Ultra-low sulfur diesel ASTM D 975-07a.
Only refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel.
The percentage of biodiesel in the fuel
must not exceed 5%, referred to as B5. Do not
refuel with gasoline. If the vehicle has been refueled
with incorrect fuel such as gasoline, do
not start the engine; otherwise, there is a danger
of engine damage.◀
If you added the wrong fuel, contact the service center.
The fuel filling neck is designed for refueling with diesel nozzles.
If the nozzle cannot be inserted into the fuel filler pipe of your BMW, please check to make sure that you are refueling with a diesel fuel pump and whether this is equipped with a diesel nozzle.
In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel cannot be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck, please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for instructions on how to add fuel. For more information on BMW Roadside Assistance
Winter diesel
To ensure that the diesel engine remains operational in the winter, use winter diesel.
It is available at gas stations during winter months.
The standard fuel filter heating prevents the supply of fuel from stalling during driving.
No diesel additives
Do not add additives, including gasoline;
otherwise, engine damage may occur.
See also:
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
BMW X5
BMW X6
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter of
oil only after the corresponding message appears
on the Control Display.
Add oil promptly
Add oil within the ne ...
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assistance
there in the event of a vehicle breakdown.
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside A ...
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind ...