Every time you visit our BMW service center, we’ll check your oil level. Your luxury vehicle is a finely-tuned driving machine, and it needs the proper amount of oil to run smoothly. Between service appointments, you can give your oil a checkup at home—and here’s how to do it from the friendly professionals at Fields BMW Northfield.
Digital Oil Level Check
Although many maintenance tasks should be handled by our trained BMW service technicians, you can easily check your own oil level. Newer BMW models have built-in technology that uses sensors to measure the oil quantity and thickness. Warm up the engine by driving around for a few minutes, park on level ground, and look at the “Vehicle Status” menu to find the oil level.
Manual Oil Level Check
If your BMW model is older, you’ll need to check the oil level manually. Just follow these steps:
- Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground and that the engine is cool. Never check your oil while the engine is still hot.
- Pop open the hood.
- Locate the dipstick, which will be near the engine.
- Pull the dipstick out, wipe it with a clean cloth, then plunge it back in.
- Pull it out again to see the oil level. There will be an indicator line on the dipstick showing you the ideal level.
Our luxury vehicles stopped including dipsticks in the early 2000s, so chances are you can just check the oil level digitally. However, our models are known for their longevity, so you might have a BMW model that’s more than two decades old.
Keep Your Engine Running Smoothly with Expert BMW Service in Northfield, IL
Our BMW service professionals will help keep your vehicle running smoothly. When you have questions or concerns about your oil level, don’t hesitate. Schedule an appointment at our Northfield, IL BMW dealership!