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Old 06-27-2007, 04:22 PM
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Lightbulb Engine Oil

I'm looking to do my DIY for the first time oil change to my 02 3.0i
My question is what type of oil are the best one out there for this type of engine.
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Old 06-27-2007, 04:55 PM
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Any good synthetic. I used Amsoil, other use Redline or just OEM.
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Old 06-27-2007, 06:05 PM
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Do a search. Widely accepted are the Mobil1, Redline, Amsol, German Castrol, or the OEM (which happens to be rebottled Castrol anyways).
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Old 06-27-2007, 07:02 PM
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Any service rated synthetic of the correct weight will work fine. I've been using Amsoil for a many years with great results, long engine life, low consumption.
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Thanks for your feedback, I have gone to a couple of AutoZone and they do not carry Amsoi or Redline.
Would you guys mind sharing your site where you get your amsoil or redline?

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Old 06-29-2007, 01:04 AM
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www.amsoil.com "find a dealer near you", also check "comparitive oil testing" for results. Good luck
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why not OEM? i bought OEM oil and filter at local BMW dealer for 60 bucks that includes 8 Quarts, 1 Oil filter. and have any mechanic with access to a lift do it for $17. Why DYI when it is dangerous and dirty? 17$ works for me. I know it would be more special to DYI but, with $17 and 15 mins, I wouldn't mind to forget the special bond part.
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Old 07-01-2007, 09:21 AM
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check out lubro moly

made in germany, and is true synthetic, check out "bobistheoilguy.com" . us made castrol is not made from base stock synthetic. german made castrol is a true synthetic. chucker
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Old 07-01-2007, 10:40 AM
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Castrol Synthetic.
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I just did my 4.4i with the BMW High Performance Synthetic 5w30, I believe the 3.0 specs the same thing.

As Chucker pointed out the "bobistheoilguy.com" site is great, that is the site that lead me to decide to use dealer oil. Happy reading
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