Please advise what can I use instead of Texaco ETL 8072B

[John Galt]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

I didn't realize BMW synthetic engine oil wasn't a real synthetic?!

It is a Group III, which in just about every other country in the world cannot legally be called a synthetic. Group III oils are pretty good, but since Group IV (real synthetic) oils are available for about the same money, I usually avoid Group III.

Here is a site with some good info on the differences:

What's In Your Motor Oil

[Albert100]

Hello guys!
Here I am.

Finally I've changed trans. fluid
I bought Conoco Phillips Dexron VI as said before and new filter with gasket.

Well what can I say... I'm happy.
At this stage were used 7 quarts of fluid and after 300 km I'll change it again to renew.
Below is small photoreport as promised.








Below is magnet. Also as you may see there some small metal dust on it.




I washed up pallet and put magnet back...

[Albert100]

an old oil and filter...

[John Galt]

Originally Posted by Albert100

Hello guys!
Here I am.

Finally I've changed trans. fluid
I bought Conoco Phillips Dexron VI as said before and new filter with gasket.

Well what can I say... I'm happy.
At this stage were used 7 quarts of fluid and after 300 km I'll change it again to renew.

Great post! Do you notice any difference in the way it drives? With Dexron VI, you should get a slight bump is gas mileage.

[Albert100]

Originally Posted by John Galt

Great post! Do you notice any difference in the way it drives? With Dexron VI, you should get a slight bump is gas mileage.

Now it drives really softer