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Old 09-04-2009, 09:53 AM
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can you top off the oil with mobile 1 when the engine runs to bmw oil?

I'm talking about 1 quart.
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Isn't mobile 1 0-40 while BMW puts 5-30? different weights is not recommended...
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ah the ole oil discussions, I have read that you can mix em...new oils are compatible with each other regardless of weight or brand, but I wouldnt mix to a 50/50 mix, for topping up I reckon it is fine
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Mobil1 is generally available in 5w30 in most locales.

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Isn't mobile 1 0-40 while BMW puts 5-30? different weights is not recommended...
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