BMW 7 Series: Operating materials
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This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
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
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed
in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message shown on
the Control Display.
Only add suitable t
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WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
IMPORTANT: Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when performing
repair work on
the engine oil circuit.
When removing engine oil pipes and engine oil
Notes
IMPORTANT: Use only APPROVED OILS.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
axle final drive!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove THREE-HOLE FLANGE
Remove retaining clip (1) and insert nut (2) with diaphragm seal.
Fig. 54: Identifying Retaining Cli