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Old 01-27-2011, 06:35 PM
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Those are different oils than we have here, so I don't have much of an opinion on which to use. I do see that Edge Sport 0w-40 is LL-04 certified, and that is not a plus for a gasoline BMW engine in North America, due to our fuel quality. Your fuels may tolerate it. BMW has recommended not using those oils here, so I would stay away from them. Either Edge 5w-30 or Magnatec 5w-30 seem reasonable.

10w-60 isn't an issue in terms of oil consumption, but rather for bearing protection. It is heavier than the oil the bearings were designed for. A heavier oil can withstand higher temperatures better, but a heavier oil does not provide better bearing protection.
thanks, I'll go for Edge 5w-40 next time. Car is From US. and fuel quality i dont believe is any better then in US.

EDIT: quite some time I've been looking for unleaded gasoline over here. Only 1 specifies it, but however they use Gasonline from another company, Wich are leaded. so kind of stuck with it.
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