Where is the oil filler location for BMW?

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EvangelineLynn
07/29/25 12:53pm
BMW's oil filler location is in the engine compartment at the very top of the engine, where there is a twist-off cap. Opening it will reveal the filler port. More related information is as follows: 1. Adding Engine Oil: BMW can use 0W30, 0W40, 5W30, or 5W40 engine oil. Engine oil is the lubricant used by the engine, composed of base oil and additives. The 'W' in the oil symbol stands for Winter. The smaller the number before the W, the lower the oil's viscosity at low temperatures, the better its low-temperature fluidity, and the lower the applicable temperature. The larger the number after the W, the higher the oil's viscosity and the higher the applicable temperature. 2. Introduction: BMW is a German automobile brand under the BMW Group. It has four model lines: i, X, Z, and pure numeric series (1, 2, 3, etc.), as well as the M series, which is based on improvements to these series. The BMW in the logo stands for Bavarian Motor Works, and the colors and combination of the logo come from the coat of arms of Bavaria, where BMW is headquartered.
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