BMW X5: Operating materials
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General information
Depending on the region, many filling stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance helps make a cold s
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after
refueling by taking a detailed measurem
General information
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable
for the vehicle. Do not mix additives of different
colors. Observe the water
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Special tools required:
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11 4 420
11 4 430
11 4 471
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11 8 580
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bol
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Special tools required:
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13 3 063
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NOTE: To check the engine oil pressure, the oil pressure switch must be
removed and
the special tools installed and connected.
NOTE: A small amount of oil will emerge when the oil pressure swit