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07-08-2015, 11:04 AM | #25 |
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Thank you for posting that. I agree that M1 is quality oil and is used in some crazier applications than ours. I would say it's safe to stick to the BMW 5W-30 until the warranty is up. On the E9X M3 forums there are several documented cases of people using oils other than the absurd TWS and voiding warranties, so I dont think the few bucks saved per oil change is worth the potential hassle while under warranty
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06-20-2016, 08:00 PM | #27 |
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Pennzoil Recommendation
I am returning back to the BMW family after a 2 year stint with Mercedes. The 2015 M235i 8sp will get an oil change this weekend . After some review I have decided to go with the Pennzoil website recommendation of Plat Euro 5W-40. My old N54 (07 335i) ran really hot so I used Redline 5W-30.
. I find it very interesting that BMW recommends 5W-30 in the Pennzoil. . Although I find the Redline to be outstanding oil -- it starts to break down after around 7k due to low TBN. Since I am looking to change around 8k , I think it is best to stick to the super clean Euro Penn with higher TBN . I would be interested to hear addicts input on the BMW 5W-30 vs Pennzoil 5W-40 recommendation. |
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07-21-2016, 04:48 PM | #29 |
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The owners manual lists acceptable oil for topping off if BMW oil isn't available. They all meet BMW standard LL1,I think. I remember that Pennzoil euro formula and valvoline syntec are two of them.
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