what engine oil to use?

TENCHI · 10-31-2007, 08:28 PM

driving along and my BMW tells me that I am low on oil and need to fill up.

question is...I am far from a BMW dealer. What kind of oil can I fill it up with?

doba_s · 10-31-2007, 08:40 PM

try SAFEWAY , they have very good selection ...

Mobil1 5W30 will work !

ehhhwik · 10-31-2007, 10:02 PM

go to any walmart and buy the mobil 1 0w40, its about $5/quart

Gen_E92 · 10-31-2007, 10:47 PM

Eric have you done oil change for your car? and do you know who sells them the cheapest in Canada?

ScheerSpeed · 11-01-2007, 12:03 AM

0w40 for a 325?

doba_s · 11-01-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehhhwik

go to any walmart and buy the mobil 1 0w40, its about $5/quart

why would you mix 0W40 with 5W30 that BMW uses for all their cars ?

I would go with 5W30 ...

ehhhwik · 11-01-2007, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doba_s

why would you mix 0W40 with 5W30 that BMW uses for all their cars ?

I would go with 5W30 ...

because the 0w40 is BMW Longlife 01 certified, and the mobil 1 5w30 is not????

the 0w40 is what mobil 1 calls as "European Formula" its recommend by Mercedes AMG's, Porsche, BMW, etc...

ehhhwik · 11-01-2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen_E92

Eric have you done oil change for your car? and do you know who sells them the cheapest in Canada?

the cheapest place to get engine oil in Canada is at Walmart, get the Castrol 0w30, it should be manufactured in Germany and not USA, but its still bloody $8.xx/litre, but its the closest thing to the BMW engine oil, and its BMW long life certified

BMW2Hart · 11-01-2007, 07:04 AM

I asked my BMW service advisor and she indicated Mobil 1 5W30 in my '06 325i.

doba_s · 11-01-2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehhhwik

because the 0w40 is BMW Longlife 01 certified, and the mobil 1 5w30 is not????

the 0w40 is what mobil 1 calls as "European Formula" its recommend by Mercedes AMG's, Porsche, BMW, etc...

It's good to use 0W40 when you are changing oil but not adding a little bit.

You can call BMW and ask them what would be better to add 0W40 or 5W30 ...

RMRC · 11-01-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehhhwik

the cheapest place to get engine oil in Canada is at Walmart, get the Castrol 0w30, it should be manufactured in Germany and not USA, but its still bloody $8.xx/litre, but its the closest thing to the BMW engine oil, and its BMW long life certified

+1. The Castrol Edge 0w-30 (BMW LL-01) made in Germany is a true Group IV and V oil compared to the BMW 5w-30 from the dealer which contains Group III dino and can't even be sold as a true synthetic in Europe. Having said that, the BMW 5w-30 (also rebadged Castrol) has shown pretty good used oil analysis results. The 0w-30 is just better oil.

I agree with doba s - a switch should be made at the time of change not when topping off.

ScheerSpeed · 11-01-2007, 04:27 PM

im going to do an oil change soon on my 325, i just broke 30000 miles...can i go for the 0W40 mobil1?

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