Next time, change to 0w If you haven't put it in, it's up to you - if it's not too much trouble to swap it out for the right stuff, then do that. It's like getting a veggie burger when you really wanted real meat. It'll still fill you up, but it ain't quite the same. Mobil 1 0w Originally Posted by slvrxi. Originally Posted by Smilez EuroDyne. Brand and viscosity is irrelevant. M1 5W30 like the majority of XW30's doesn't. M1 0W40 does. Originally Posted by sprintman.
Originally Posted by danewilson Nathan, you know what kills me Is this what all your guys oil caps say Castrol probably gave BMW a shit ton of money to put their name on the cap? Originally Posted by slvrXI. If you look hard enough you will find a Castrol 5W It says right on the label with a yellow sticker "recommended for bmw, mercedes, volkswagen" Thats what I used to use, but they dont sell it in the Gallon jugs so I buy mobil.
Oh boy! Another oil thread! Please keep in mind, oil is a hotly debated topic on the Internet and the information in this article is 5-parts research, 2-parts opinion and likely not the end-all-be-all of BMW Oils. Also, this article focuses mainly on US-bound cars but much of the information will carry over to the rest of the world cars, including capacities and specifications. You can easily find these oils on Amazon. This means that BMW specified certain properties of the oil for their engines and then oil manufacturers will meet and typically exceed these properties.
In addition to the type of oil, you need to make a decision about the viscosity of the oil. In general, for warmer climates, you will want to go with 5w If you live in a climate where you experience extremely cold winters, 5w30 will be what you need. Check with your local BMW mechanic to see what they recommend for your area.
We always run 5w30 simply because the car rarely sees temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. We really appreciate it, should you choose to use these links. Thank you! Be careful when topping up or replacing your oil because you do not want to overfill the oil on your engine. I'm just quoting the Bentley service manual so that I don't sound crazy. I average 20k miles a year. So it's never gone over a year without an oil change.
The 7. I was afraid of changing from Synthetic. In my is I put Mobil 1 synthetic. This car has always had BMW oil put in. Does changing brands matter at all? I know the big thing is the BMW oil filter.
Thanks again. Originally Posted by Steenos. Originally Posted by ix. Also I don't have the list but I know someone does about what other oils can substitute for BMW synthetic. I'm almost positive mobil 1 is in that list. I believe the car tells you when to change the oil.
When you start the car it gives the number of miles left on the current oil. When reset it starts at miles and it goes down from there.
As it decreases it takes into account the age or the oil, the miles driven, the type of driving and other relevant conditions. Why wouldn't you believe what BMW says since they designed the cars. If it makes you feel better change a few thousand miles before it goes to zero. I use 5w Castrol Edge gold fully synthetic never non-synthetic oil. After K miles on the odometer it's good to switch to 10W Originally Posted by Jacksbmw. Originally Posted by danewilson Get an oil analysis done by: Blackstone Labs.
The results will show you engine health, and allow you to tweak oil change frequency. OP - If your engine is showing signs of sludge deposits, which would surprise no one given your mileage and OCI, you might try running some Shell Rotella T6 5w This is a diesel oil with very high detergent levels and if you run it for a short interval like 5k miles it would clean up the deposits better than most other oils.
Then switch back to BMW 5w30 if you want. You could also try something like Liqui Moly engine flush, which would be another alternative.
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