How To Check & Fill Engine Oil Level

Materials Required

  • Full synthetic engine oil (0W-40 or 5W-30 recommended)

Overview

This guide will show you how to properly check and fill your engine oil to the correct level using BMW’s electronic oil level system.

Start Engine

Start your vehicle's engine.

Navigate Settings

Navigate the gauge cluster's settings by pressing the BC button.

Navigate to 'Oil' Setting

Navigate to the 'Oil' menu in the settings.

NOTE

If engine oil level is at the 'MIN' (minimum), add oil until centered. If screen reads +1 qt, add a quart of oil.

If Adding Oil is Needed...

Turn off the vehicle engine and unscrew the engine oil cap counter-clockwise to unlock it.

Add Oil

Slowly add oil into the engine ensuring you're careful not to spill any.

Start Engine

Start your vehicle's engine.

Check Engine Oil Level

Use the BC button to navigate back to the oil menu and allow engine to run until oil level is displayed. The meter should preferably be fully centered.

Test Start Vehicle

With the cooling system filled and bled, test start the vehicle's engine. Allow to idle for roughly 5 minutes while inspecting for coolant leaks.

DIY Complete!

Good job topping up! Be sure to keep an eye on your oil level for any possible oil leaks.