What Oil do you use…..

Holset · 04-26-2024, 01:52 AM

A misconception the W on the oil doesn’t stand for Weight it stand for Winter.

Simple5 · Today, 12:04 AM

Castrol 5w-40 European Formula

pbonsalb · Today, 02:03 AM

I most recently used Quaker State 5W40. Last time it was Pennzoil 5W40 but Walmart was out if that and the QS by some accounts is the same oil. Have also used Castrol 5W40. Lots of good oils. Look for BMW LL01 spec.

If you are trying to maximize fuel economy use 5W30 LL01FE.

If you do not consistently do oil analysis that give you information that shows longer oil change intervals are OK, I would change every 5k miles. That is what I do — just change the oil and filter every 5k.

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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5285 Rep 10,681 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I most recently used Quaker State 5W40. Last time it was Pennzoil 5W40 but Walmart was out if that and the QS by some accounts is the same oil. Have also used Castrol 5W40. Lots of good oils. Look for BMW LL01 spec. If you are trying to maximize fuel economy use 5W30 LL01FE. If you do not consistently do oil analysis that give you information that shows longer oil change intervals are OK, I would change every 5k miles. That is what I do — just change the oil and filter every 5k.
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