Under the hood
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Engine compartment
1 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Top-
ping up engine oil
2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath
the microfilter cover, refer to page 180
3 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 192
4 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Check-
ing the oil level. The dipstick is further
toward the rear on the 545i
5 Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer
to page 57
6 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page 179
Engine oil
Checking oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating temperature
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick 4 out and wipe it off with a clean
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar
material
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again
5. The oil should extend to between the
two marks on the dipstick.
As is the case with fuel economy, the rate
at which the engine uses oil is strongly
influenced by driving style and operating
conditions.
The oil quantity between the two marks on
the dipstick is approx. 1.6 US quarts/
1.5 liters. Do not fill beyond the upper mark
on the dipstick. Excess oil can damage the
engine.
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