Originally Posted by Weebie

Hey guys, I was just wondering, what type of engine oil does the 4.8is need? Does it require a special type of oil like the ones used in the ///M cars? Also, how much oil do I need for one oil change?

I did a search and came up with a few results that said Mobil1 0w40 is good for the E53 but they did not specify if it was good for the 3.0, 4.4, or 4.8 engine. Is it suitable for the engine in the 4.8is?

TIA