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thenewkid · 01-22-2011, 04:08 PM

quick question...sorry guys

i've been looking and cant find what weight of oil to use, or any real preference for an oil other than mobile 1, i've heard once before of motoil sp*?? wasnt sure if that was just for the m/// as i have a 3.0si
and if possible where to purchase the oil

tia...again

3002 tii · 01-22-2011, 04:16 PM

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

i usually get the valvoline 5qt jugs at wal mart for pretty cheap. sometimes i find the m1 (individual quarts) at advanced auto when they have their sales as well...

mousitch · 01-22-2011, 04:17 PM

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...ID=07510017866

5W/30 BMW Synthetic is what I always used on my non-M but as you see above there are many choices.

6.5 liters (6.9 quarts) for an '07 Z4 3.0si, which includes oil and filter

thenewkid · 01-22-2011, 04:24 PM

and for an 06 how many liters? just to make sure. and i would like to get a little better oil if the price isnt outrageous

jmillet · 01-22-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thenewkid

and for an 06 how many liters? just to make sure. and i would like to get a little better oil if the price isnt outrageous

You'll find owners manuals here: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Owner/dgh.aspx
You'll find oil capacity in the manual.
It's amazing what one can find with a google search

3002 tii · 01-22-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by thenewkid

and for an 06 how many liters? just to make sure. and i would like to get a little better oil if the price isnt outrageous

06 and 07s have same engine. use the search.

thenewkid · 01-23-2011, 10:17 PM

google? whats that??

im not very proficient at looking these things up i guess i've been searching for why my engine has starting ticking/possible knocking all day, and i've gathered it could be lifters, or hva elements...also a oil change could solve it. which i was planning to do anyway, so hopefully when i have ramps tomorrow i will find the oil drain plug relatively quickly, and can get a 27mm socket (hopefully thats the right size)...get my mobile1 5w-30 full synthetic, cause i cant seem to find something better than bmw oil. oh and i had also read somewhere that the drain plug needs to be replaced after an oil change but im not too worried about that i dont think its correct but of course its just one more thing to worry about after the horrible (and very expensive) child custody case me and the ex are going through for my son, my son being sick and 3 months old, and right after spending $$ to get all new tires...ah life is great...sry about the rant

well not really

pokeybritches · 01-23-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thenewkid

google? whats that??

im not very proficient at looking these things up i guess i've been searching for why my engine has starting ticking/possible knocking all day, and i've gathered it could be lifters, or hva elements...also a oil change could solve it. which i was planning to do anyway, so hopefully when i have ramps tomorrow i will find the oil drain plug relatively quickly, and can get a 27mm socket (hopefully thats the right size)...get my mobile1 5w-30 full synthetic, cause i cant seem to find something better than bmw oil. oh and i had also read somewhere that the drain plug needs to be replaced after an oil change but im not too worried about that i dont think its correct but of course its just one more thing to worry about after the horrible (and very expensive) child custody case me and the ex are going through for my son, my son being sick and 3 months old, and right after spending $$ to get all new tires...ah life is great...sry about the rant

well not really

At least with the wife gone you don't have to worry about buying a car with rear seats.

Another option is the Mityvac fluid extractor. Just feed the hose through the dipstick hole and it will suck all the oil out in 15 minutes or so. I used mine for the first time yesterday- great product. When you're done, put the cap on it and take it by Autozone to dump. Easy.

santov · 01-24-2011, 01:37 AM

Use the search! But I like to help newbies: NonMs have hydralic lifters and no dip stick to check oil, or to suck it out (MityVacs are a must have tho). Just change the oil if in doubt. You need a metric set plus a oil filter wrench to change the oil. Any 5w-30 full synth is good, my favorite is Mobil1. 7 quarts is what your 3.0si takes.

pokeybritches · 01-24-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by santov

no dip stick to check oil

Forgot about this with the N52. Thanks! The M54 (2003-2005 models) still have a dipstick.

thenewkid · 01-25-2011, 09:14 AM

pokeybritches, well actually i'm getting custody so having a back seat is a problem as this is my only car, i would love to sell but im upside down to much...anyway great idea but as santov said i cant do it...
i finally got to drive the car yesterday and no tick

but im still changing the oil hopefully i never hear it again...
thanks for the imput guys

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thenewkid Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 06' 3.0si Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: fort worth, texas iTrader: (1)	and for an 06 how many liters? just to make sure. and i would like to get a little better oil if the price isnt outrageous
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thenewkid Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 06' 3.0si Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: fort worth, texas iTrader: (1)	google? whats that?? im not very proficient at looking these things up i guess i've been searching for why my engine has starting ticking/possible knocking all day, and i've gathered it could be lifters, or hva elements...also a oil change could solve it. which i was planning to do anyway, so hopefully when i have ramps tomorrow i will find the oil drain plug relatively quickly, and can get a 27mm socket (hopefully thats the right size)...get my mobile1 5w-30 full synthetic, cause i cant seem to find something better than bmw oil. oh and i had also read somewhere that the drain plug needs to be replaced after an oil change but im not too worried about that i dont think its correct but of course its just one more thing to worry about after the horrible (and very expensive) child custody case me and the ex are going through for my son, my son being sick and 3 months old, and right after spending $$ to get all new tires...ah life is great...sry about the rant well not really
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santov Lieutenant 64 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si White over Beige Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area, Calif iTrader: (8)	Use the search! But I like to help newbies: NonMs have hydralic lifters and no dip stick to check oil, or to suck it out (MityVacs are a must have tho). Just change the oil if in doubt. You need a metric set plus a oil filter wrench to change the oil. Any 5w-30 full synth is good, my favorite is Mobil1. 7 quarts is what your 3.0si takes.
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thenewkid Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 06' 3.0si Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: fort worth, texas iTrader: (1)	pokeybritches, well actually i'm getting custody so having a back seat is a problem as this is my only car, i would love to sell but im upside down to much...anyway great idea but as santov said i cant do it... i finally got to drive the car yesterday and no tick but im still changing the oil hopefully i never hear it again... thanks for the imput guys
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