engine oil

[jmjx5]

I have 02 3.0, whats the best oil to use. Mobil one or bmw oil, thanks

[JCL]

Yes.

Any name brand synthetic that meets the API spec is fine, in the weight that BMW recommend. Usually that is 5w-30.

Mobil 1 or Castrol Syntec (the BMW product, rebranded) are both fine. I wouldn't use Syntec Blend, as it is not a full synthetic.

[primetime]

yeah try to use a "full" synthetic 5w -30 Castrol or Mobil 1.

[jmjx5]

whats good brand for oil filter.

[mthexuma]

Originally Posted by jmjx5

whats good brand for oil filter.

The oil filter is very cheap at the dealership. Also you can generally get 10-20% off if they send you coupons on parts if on mailing list or just asking them.

[primetime]

Always get an OEM oil filter from the dealer...It comes with a new rubber O-ring, and a crush washer for the drain bolt.

[AzNMpower32]

Buy the OEM one from the dealer.

[JCL]

You can find filters at autoparts stores made by the same companies that make filters for BMW, but you have no guarantee that they are built to the same spec internally. Physical dimensions being the same and a cross-reference number doesn't guarantee that they use the same filter media.

[NOVAX5]

the only safe alternative for bmw oil filter is mann brand (which makes bmw oil filter anyway) they share the same part number.

[Werewolf]

German Syntec is not the same as the US version. The German one is better. Check out bob the oil guy to get the full story

FYI the new version of Mobil One is not as good as the old stuff. That said, I use it to top up between oil changes with no issue.