The 2 lines below are taken from 2 BMW sources that are in post #4 above...do you need more clarification from any of the two quotes below?

1. "The fluid level should be in between the marks on the dipstick"
2. "On a stationary engine top up the fluid reservoir to the MAX mark on dipstick"

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