Where is the oil dipstick on the BMW 5 Series?
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The BMW 5 Series does not have an oil dipstick. For currently produced gasoline models, the engine oil pan is equipped with an oil level sensor, and the oil quantity is displayed on the central display via the sensor. Here is some additional information: 1. Start the car, enter the system, go to vehicle information, vehicle status, oil position, and perform a check to view the remaining oil quantity. 2. For older vehicles that have experienced oil consumption issues, it is recommended to check the oil level every two months. 3. If the oil warning light comes on, park the car in a legal area, turn off the engine, wait for about 10 minutes, and then check the oil dipstick. It is best to clean the dipstick before rechecking the oil level. Please note that checking the oil level must be done with the engine off to avoid accidents.
Last time when I drove my brother's BMW 530, I specifically asked the technician about this. The BMW 5 Series hasn't used traditional dipsticks for a long time - it switched to electronic monitoring starting with the F10 generation around 2010. To check the oil level, you need to start the car first, then go to 'My Vehicle' - 'Vehicle Status' - 'Engine Oil Level' on the central display, and wait for the progress bar to complete before it shows. Make sure to park on level ground and wait until the coolant temperature reaches 90°C for an accurate reading. Once I got a low reading when checking cold in the morning, but after driving 2 km it showed normal - just a false alarm. But if the system shows a red warning, don't drive it - call a tow truck immediately. You always need to watch out for BMW's chronic oil consumption issue.
