Dip stick oil level

[Lance]

Position 2 is correct.

[Crazy Harry]

Hi,

I have two question about the 2005 Z4 2.5i Automatic.
a) Which is the correct appropriate level that the engine oil should be in the dipstick (see the pic). Is it position1 or position2?
b) Also, how much oil would be needed approximately to cover the height from Postion1 to Position3?

Thanks.

I've got a problem with the labelling on the photo OP. Your photo shows the dip stick upside down. So when in the engine the oil must be at least up to position 3. An oil level anywhere between the top of the gap above position 3 and position 2 is OK more than that (position 1) and engine problems may ensue.

BUT I suggest that you concentrate only on the block of plastic between the two cut outs - as long as the oil level is on this block its fine

If unsure how much to put in put in a few 'glugs' wait ten mins then recheck - you can always put a little more in (taking it out is more of a problem).

[skurup]

Hi,

I have two question about the 2005 Z4 2.5i Automatic.
a) Which is the correct appropriate level that the engine oil should be in the dipstick (see the pic). Is it position1 or position2?
b) Also, how much oil would be needed approximately to cover the height from Postion1 to Position3?

Thanks.

I've got a problem with the labelling on the photo OP. Your photo shows the dip stick upside down. So when in the engine the oil must be at least up to position 3. An oil level anywhere between the top of the gap above position 3 and position 2 is OK more than that (position 1) and engine problems may ensue.

BUT I suggest that you concentrate only on the block of plastic between the two cut outs - as long as the oil level is on this block its fine

If unsure how much to put in put in a few 'glugs' wait ten mins then recheck - you can always put a little more in (taking it out is more of a problem).

Ok. Thanks mate.