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      07-04-2012, 01:59 AM   #1
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Is it OK to mix BMW 5W30 oil with M1 0W40?

Is it OK to mix BMW 5W30 oil with M1 0W40?
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      07-04-2012, 07:28 AM   #2
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Is it OK to mix BMW 5W30 oil with M1 0W40?
For what?

Top ups? Sure.

Trying to make up your own blend? Bad idea.
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Why would you mix these? Do you need to top it off? If you need 1 quart or less, that's fine. But I wouldn't mix anymore than that.
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My ride need to top up 1 quart of engine oil every month and i had plenty of M1 0W40 but car was serviced by BMW with 5W30.
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