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      09-30-2011, 10:12 AM   #1
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What oil would you use in a 325I 6 CYL Petrol 3ltr engine. ?


Am I correct in thinking castrol edge what grade would you use ? TIA
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What oil would you use in a 325I 6 CYL Petrol 3ltr engine. ?


Am I correct in thinking castrol edge what grade would you use ? TIA
5w30

Please help me out here

I need some for the 325i and also require some for the 325d , Opie site suggest i need the same in both cars castrol used to do a turbo diesel version for diesel cars has this now been discontinued

Castrol edge 5w30 6 ltrs for the petrol and 7.5 ltrs for the diesel

please advise me fellas
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Sounds about right mate. Can't remember 100%
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What oil would you use in a 325I 6 CYL Petrol 3ltr engine. ?


Am I correct in thinking castrol edge what grade would you use ? TIA
Comma Syner Z 5W30 fully syn will do nicely for 325i!
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      09-30-2011, 01:08 PM   #5
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different dealership uses different engine oil..Sytner Nottingham uses Mobil 5w30 and most would use Castrol 5w30. If it's for engine oil service, you might want to check with your local dealer.
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Makro is cheap for 5w 30 Castrol Edge if you have a card.
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