11-08-2020, 03:29 PM | #1 |
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Oil You Guys Use ?
I’ve been looking at ditching BMW branded oil for my oil changes, nothing wrong with it but as we all know it’s just rebranded. I’m looking to switch for something I can easily pick up at the parts store.
From research BMW switched to Pennzoil for recommend brand. I found Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30 LL-04 readily available also found Mobile 1 Euro Formula 0W-40 LL-01. Just wanted to see what you guys are currently running. |
11-08-2020, 06:49 PM | #5 |
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11-08-2020, 08:18 PM | #7 |
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11-08-2020, 09:48 PM | #10 | |
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Original N63, 160,000 miles, ran leak down test at 150K miles when I fixed the valve stem seals, all cylinders within 5%, bearing surfaces on cams looked excellent, with just stage 1 tune and a laggy transmission that has about a second delay between shifts (don't listen to BMW kids, your transmission oil is NOT lifetime) I am still belting out low 4 second 1-foot 0-60 times. Not to shabby for a 8 year old 160,000+ mile 5300lb tank. I attribute much of this to the superior protection this oil and the additives gives. The N63 and all variants run hot, the 5-40 really shines here however if you are in a very cold climate, you will want to reach out to LiquiMoly for recommendation on what viscosity to use. They have excellent tech support. Last edited by Sophisticated Redneck; 11-08-2020 at 09:57 PM.. |
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11-09-2020, 02:37 AM | #11 |
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I got the same vehicle and for its first oil change im going to use mobil 1 0w40
I have been using that in my f30 328i for 3 years now but I only do oil changes like 2 to 3 times a year because I don't drive much |
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11-10-2020, 04:44 PM | #13 | |
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Personally I use mobil 1 or castrol euro oil that I can buy at Walmart Cheap. |
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11-10-2020, 06:55 PM | #14 | |
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11-11-2020, 02:05 PM | #16 | |
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As for our modern vehicles and synthetics, I started using Amsoil in '76, zero issues.
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11-17-2020, 05:22 PM | #17 |
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First time did oil change for my f15 sdrive35 since i bought it last February. Went to the car shop and the mechanic show me that he has to use the bmw oil as recommended. I don't mind since he quote the same price as if i use liqui moly.
Glad to find this thread, so i can see what other oil good for this engine. |
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11-18-2020, 04:54 AM | #18 |
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LIQUI-Moly for both my F15d and F10 550i. Blackstone lab tests show very good results at 7k change intervals in both.
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