How to Check the Engine Oil in a BMW 318i?
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To check the engine oil in a BMW 318i: Locate the lever in the gap at the front of the car to open the hood, lift the hood, find and secure the support rod in the engine compartment, wait for 3 to 4 minutes to allow the oil to flow back into the oil pan, then pull out the dipstick. Wipe the oil off the dipstick with a tissue or a clean cloth, reinsert the dipstick all the way, and pull it out again. The normal oil level should be within the mesh area between Min and Max. The BMW 318i has a body length of 4643mm, width of 1811mm, height of 1454mm, and a wheelbase of 2810mm. The BMW 318i is equipped with an N46B20 low-power engine with a maximum horsepower of 134.
Checking the oil level in a BMW 318i is actually quite simple. Let me walk you through the steps. First, park the car on level ground and turn off the engine—preferably when the engine is cold. Most newer BMW models no longer have a traditional dipstick. Instead, start the central control screen, navigate to the vehicle information menu, and find the engine oil level check option. Follow the on-screen instructions, and an animated progress bar will appear, eventually displaying the number of small bars between MAX and MIN. If the level is below the midpoint, you should take note. I recommend checking the oil level every two tanks of fuel, especially after a long highway drive. Remember to use genuine 0W30 or 5W30 grade oil, and wipe clean around the oil filler cap before adding oil to prevent contaminants from entering.
