Service Info / Oil Recommendations

[Amosblack]

Please bear in mind i'm in the UK... so recommendations for UK brands would be good.

I have searched but not found the asnwer to this Q.

I know how much oil the E53 needs, but which type of oil is recommended?

Its high time the stuff was changed.

Thanks.

[X5 in AK]

You didn't say which engine you have.

I can only speak for the 4.4 l V8, since that is what I have. BMW recommends 5W-30 or 5W-40. The V8 takes either 8 or 9 liters. Can't remember off top of my head.

The owner's manual will tell you what kind of oil to use. Also take a look through the articles on the home page and in the 'articles' forum.

[Amosblack]

I have a 4.4 V8

Thanks for the info.

[the head]

I think BMW oil is made by ELF