08-09-2013, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Little Elm,Texas. (40 minutes North of Dallas)
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Originally Posted by srmmmm
During the summer months, I actually run the "M" oil in my 3.0 X5. I believe it is 10W-60. Living in Texas as you do, the 100+ degree days result in noticeable consumption of the normal 5W-30, to the tune of about 1 quart every 1000 miles. With the 10W-60, I usually go 2000 miles on a quart and have a lot higher confidence level in engine protection while towing the boat. There's just a little slower engine cranking on a cool start, but no measurable drop in fuel mileage.
2002 X5 3.0 237,000 miles
2004 325i 106,000 miles
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My X is a native Texan and always drinks 5-30 and never need a kicker between oil changes. I am always haulin' a#s but don't have a hitch or a boat.
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 X5 4.6 2002 Black Sap, Black interior. 2013 X5M Melbourne Red, Bamboo interior
Dallas
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