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      10-19-2016, 11:01 AM   #1
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Did BMW change the recommended oil weight for N57 diesels?

Was browsing the GetBMWParts website and saw their oil change kits are on sale. Great. But then I read this:

Genuine BMW F15 X5 Diesel Oil Change Kit includes 1 Genuine BMW oil filter set that includes gaskets/washers, and 7 qts. of Original BMW TwinPower Turbo 5W-30 Diesel (vehicles up to MY2016) or TwinPower Turbo 0W-30 (vehicles from MY2016 and on).

I have been using 5W-30 and my manual says 5W-30. Is anyone using 0W-30 and why?
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Was browsing the GetBMWParts website and saw their oil change kits are on sale. Great. But then I read this:

Genuine BMW F15 X5 Diesel Oil Change Kit includes 1 Genuine BMW oil filter set that includes gaskets/washers, and 7 qts. of Original BMW TwinPower Turbo 5W-30 Diesel (vehicles up to MY2016) or TwinPower Turbo 0W-30 (vehicles from MY2016 and on).

I have been using 5W-30 and my manual says 5W-30. Is anyone using 0W-30 and why?
The primary reason is CAFE.
More important that you provide the proper protection for your engine based on YOUR needs than BMWs need to hit a target.
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The primary reason is CAFE.
More important that you provide the proper protection for your engine based on YOUR needs than BMWs need to hit a target.
I have been using BMW/Shell 5W-30 LL04 and am quite happy with the performance. And, I burn zero oil. So I am inclined to not change it.
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Using Rotella T6 in the 35d and I'm running it HARD on a trip right now and it hasn't used a drop.
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