mobil 1 5w-50 for x5 3.0d

[eddieboy2]

stop it guys... tnx for all the inputs!!! i've learned so much.... tnx fernando for all the replies and for all the help....

withidl, thnaks also for the informative text about diesel...

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[Bill K]

If you're thinking of using Mobil 1 15w-50, I'll recommend it. Why? I use it in ALL cars. That includes an M3, X5 XC90, 318ti, Land Rover and a Volvo 240. Did I mention the 240 has well over 300k miles? Looking under the valve cover shows an engine which looks almost new. Use it and don't worry about anything. As for mileage, I have tried lighter weight oils (Mobile 1 0w-40) for about 10k miles in my X5 and, according to my guage, I did not notice a difference in fuel economy.

[x5turtle]

go for 5-40W, Mobile1 has synthetic oil motor oil that's suitable for gasoline and diesel, while the motor oil is specifically made for SUV too~ I just changed my oil and the bottle said it's good for diesel and gasoline~ if you want a picture of the oil~ just pm me and I will send you one~

[powers1]

Originally Posted by Bill K

If you're thinking of using Mobil 1 15w-50, I'll recommend it. Why? I use it in ALL cars. That includes an M3, X5 XC90, 318ti, Land Rover and a Volvo 240. Did I mention the 240 has well over 300k miles? Looking under the valve cover shows an engine which looks almost new. Use it and don't worry about anything. As for mileage, I have tried lighter weight oils (Mobile 1 0w-40) for about 10k miles in my X5 and, according to my guage, I did not notice a difference in fuel economy.

Eddie is using Mobil 1 5W-50!!!!!Not 15W-50!

[powers1]

Originally Posted by x5turtle

go for 5-40W, Mobile1 has synthetic oil motor oil that's suitable for gasoline and diesel, while the motor oil is specifically made for SUV too~ I just changed my oil and the bottle said it's good for diesel and gasoline~ if you want a picture of the oil~ just pm me and I will send you one~

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!Thats exactly my point through out this thread and my advise to Eddie.If BMW tell us to use this oil grade,why go against their recommendation??

[eddieboy2]

Originally Posted by powers1

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!Thats exactly my point through out this thread and my advise to Eddie.If BMW tell us to use this oil grade,why go against their recommendation??

yup... i think i'm going to use 0w-40... the problem here is, who sells it... if none, 5w-50 it is.... by the way, any chance of you guys can teach me how to diy oil change on our diesels??? is it just the same as the 3.0i in the FAQ's???? thanks...

[powers1]

Originally Posted by eddieboy2

yup... i think i'm going to use 0w-40... the problem here is, who sells it... if none, 5w-50 it is.... by the way, any chance of you guys can teach me how to diy oil change on our diesels??? is it just the same as the 3.0i in the FAQ's???? thanks...

Oil change is similar to 3.0i,just follow the basic principles.Eddie ,DONT use 0W-40,this oil is too thin and your Turbo will blow it back into the inlet manifold.This oil will greatly increase your oil consumption!Sick with the 5W-50!..........

[eddieboy2]

Originally Posted by powers1

Oil change is similar to 3.0i,just follow the basic principles.Eddie ,DONT use 0W-40,this oil is too thin and your Turbo will blow it back into the inlet manifold.This oil will greatly increase your oil consumption!Sick with the 5W-50!..........

okay.. thanks again!!! but it was stated in the faq for 3.0 i oil change, that i must pour 1 liter of oil in the oil filter casing???? will i do that also to our diesels???? thanks..

[powers1]

Originally Posted by eddieboy2

okay.. thanks again!!! but it was stated in the faq for 3.0 i oil change, that i must pour 1 liter of oil in the oil filter casing???? will i do that also to our diesels???? thanks..

It is advantageous but not imperative to pour 1ltr of oil in the oil filter!But I suggest you do it,but make sure that you dont over fill the oil filter because the 3.0D is smaller than the 3.0i and it will take less than 1 ltr!

[eddieboy2]

okay.. thanks again!!! you have been so helpful... thanks!!!!!