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      06-18-2020, 12:32 PM   #31
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Drives: 2014 BMW X5 5.0 (F15) - BM3
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Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Originally Posted by smashe View Post
15w50 seems really heavy. I'm currently on 5w40 and have some consumption issues.
I live in South Florida where it's hot so a heavier oil is recommended, however because of the high horsepower it generates now (630 HP), it is recommended to go with a 50 weight with high ZDDP to reduce blow by on the rings which will happen due to the positive pressure from the turbos.
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