Interesting new recommendation from BMW (1/2010).

i choose to ignore this. This is just a marketing thing, BP is paying BMW a lot of money for this, and BP is not on the Top Tier gas list. this is a contradiction. and BP gave me 50miles less per tank. Shell/Chevron for me only.

Interesting point. I also thought it was strange that BP wasn't top tier yet this statement makes it sound like it's even better. I too am 100% Shell and Chevron and nothing else.

:iagree:Seems strange they are not even on the Top Tier list, but now they are recommended above anything on the list. :confused:

Also agree on Shell and Chevron. However, I also throw Texaco in the mix as well seeing as Chevron owns Texaco and they both use Techron.

Best thing for these engines is quality fuel, Shell, and longer trips once a month or more. Gives us an excuse to take a weekend mini vacation :D.

I might use a cleaner in the X5 once a year. I'm too freaked out about putting anything but pure Shell 91 or higher in my Mercedes, those damn things are way too touchy:confused:! The BMW seems to be more DIY friendly and tougher:thumbup:

None of these work. As long as you use "good" premium fuel you will be fine. Chevron or 76 are the gas stations to work with.

I've never added this stuff to my gas tank. i'm at 76k miles, i'm scared to put anything in.

Should i? and do i need an oil change after i do so?

Seafoam, abit in the crankcase and the rest in the gas tank every 10k or so. That plus high quality gas has worked for me. Great insight and advice by all on the forum.

Major overkill if you use good gas and oil, IMO.

IMO noted and respected but this has worked well for me for years. To each their own.