The BMW 6 Series is a luxury car that was produced between 2003 and 2010. The 2006 model year was part of the second generation of the 6 Series, which was produced from 2003 to 2010. The following is a brief overview of some of the key components and features of the 2006 BMW 6 Series.
Engine: The 2006 BMW 6 Series was available with two engine options: a 4.8-liter V8 engine and a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. The V8 engine produced 360 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque, while the inline six-cylinder engine produced 215 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. Both engines were mated to a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission.
Suspension: The 2006 BMW 6 Series had a four-wheel independent suspension system with front and rear stabilizer bars. The front suspension used double wishbones, while the rear suspension used a multi-link setup. The car also had BMW’s Active Roll Stabilization system, which helped reduce body roll during cornering.
Brakes: The 2006 BMW 6 Series had four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake force distribution, and brake assist. The front brakes were ventilated discs, while the rear brakes were solid discs. The car also had BMW’s Dynamic Stability Control system, which helped improve stability during emergency maneuvers.
Interior: The 2006 BMW 6 Series had a luxurious interior with leather seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and a premium sound system. Other standard features included automatic climate control, a navigation system, and a sunroof. The car also had a number of safety features, including front and side airbags, anti-whiplash head restraints, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
Exterior: The 2006 BMW 6 Series had a sleek, aerodynamic design with a low hood, long wheelbase, and short overhangs. The car had a wide stance and was available in coupe and convertible body styles. The car also had adaptive xenon headlights, fog lights, and a rain-sensing windshield wiper system.
Overall, the 2006 BMW 6 Series was a high-performance luxury car with advanced engineering and sophisticated styling.
Under the hood
⚠ Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required professional technical training. If you are unfamiliar with the specifications to be observed, only have work carried out on your vehicle by a BMW center or a repair shop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. Otherwise there is a danger of damage and associated safety risks if this work is performed improperly.
Hood
Releasing
Pull lever.
Opening
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Close the hood with momentum, releasing it from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.
⚠ Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.
If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while you are driving your vehicle, you should stop at once and close it securely.
Engine compartment
1 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Topping off engine oil
2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover
3 Jump-starting terminal, refer to page 203
4 Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems
5 Expansion tank for coolant
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check. The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the engine at operating temperature, i.e. following an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km. You can display the oil level on the Control Display while driving or when stopped on a level surface with the engine running.
- Press the MENU button. This opens the start menu.
- Press the controller to open the I menu.
- Select “Service” and press the controller.
- Select “Service requirements” and press the controller.
- Select “Engine oil level” and press the controller. The oil level is displayed.
Possible messages
- “Engine oil level O.K.”
- “No measured value available: Updating engine oil level measurement…”: Engine oil level is being measured. This process can take approx. 3 minutes when stopped on a level surface and approx. 5 minutes while driving.
- “Oil level at the minimum! Refill with 1 quart engine oil.”: Add 1 quart/liter of engine oil at the next opportunity.
- “Engine oil level too high”:
⚠ Have the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, engine damage may result if too much oil has been added.
- “Please observe recalculated service interval for engine oil”: Do not add engine oil. Continued driving is possible. To do this, observe the recalculated remaining mileage until the next oil change service.
Topping off engine oil
Do not add 1 quart/1 liter of oil until a corresponding message appears on the Control Display.
⚠ Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise engine damage could result.
⚠ Continuous contact with used oil has caused cancer in laboratory tests. For this reason, thoroughly wash exposed areas of skin with soap and water after such work. Keep oil, grease, etc. out of reach of children
and heed warnings on containers. Failure to do so could pose health risks.
Oil change
Have oil changes carried out only by a BMW center or a repair shop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. BMW continuously approves specific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing. Use only approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil.
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is unavailable, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils between oil changes. Use only oils of the specification API SH or higher.
▶ Your BMW center will be happy to answer detailed questions on BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils.
You can also call BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
⚠ Do not use oil additives; under some circumstances, they can harm your engine.
Viscosity grades
The viscosity is a measure of the thickness of the oil and is specified in SAE grades. The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which you normally drive your BMW.
▶ Approved oils belong to the SAE grades 5W-40 and 5W-30.
These oils can be used for driving at all outside temperatures.
Coolant
⚠ Do not open the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause burns.
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive. Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for suitable additives.
⚠ Only use suitable additives; otherwise, engine damage may result. The additives present a health hazard.
Always observe all applicable environmental laws and regulations when disposing of used coolant additives.
Checking coolant level
- The engine must be at ambient temperature.
- Turn the cap of the expansion tank counterclockwise to allow any accumulated pressure to escape, then continue turning to open.
- The coolant level is correct when it lies between the Min and Max mark, also refer to the drawing next the filler neck.
- If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level – do not overfill.
- Turn the cap until it clicks.
- Have the reason for the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.
Brake system
Malfunction
Brake fluid
The warning lamp lights up in red in spite of the handbrake being released; a message appears on the
Control Display. Stop the vehicle immediately. The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below the minimum level. At the same time, a significantly longer brake pedal path may be noticeable. Have the system checked immediately by a BMW center.
Warning lamp for Canadian models.
⚠ When you continue driving, an increased brake pedal path can be necessary, and significantly longer braking distances may be required. Please adapt your driving style accordingly.
Brake pads
The warning lamp lights up in red in spite of the handbrake being released; a message appears on the
Control Display. The brake pads have reached their minimum pad thickness. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible.
Warning lamp for Canadian models.
⚠ For your own safety: use only brake pads that BMW has approved for your particular vehicle model. As BMW cannot assess the suitability of other brake pads for use on your vehicle, BMW is unable to assume continued responsibility for the vehicle’s operating safety if non-approved pads are installed.