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Ricky Bobby

07-12-2014 10:23 PM

Don't use Mobil 1 0w-40 it shears down way too fast. Use a 5w-40 or my reommendation is Shell Rotella T6

BigBlack48is

07-14-2014 09:38 AM

+1 on 5w40... seems to work ALOT better for me also

Quicksilver

07-14-2014 08:07 PM

Thoughout the life of this site the story and the conclusion is always the same. Unless there are special circumstances Why not stick to MFGs specs. BMW 5w-30.

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Originally Posted by Motorsport1207 (Post 1001289)

As for engine I will probable stick with the Mobil 1 0w40 or try the royal purple.

Ted

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2003 330 XI
1989 325ic
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puddinboo

07-14-2014 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver (Post 1001463)

Thoughout the life of this site the story and the conclusion is always the same. Unless there are special circumstances Why not stick to MFGs specs. BMW 5w-30.

right in my manual for the 3.0i ,it says to use 5w40 or 5w30 full synthetic oil.

BigBlack48is

07-15-2014 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by puddinboo (Post 1001470)

right in my manual for the 3.0i ,it says to use 5w40 or 5w30 full synthetic oil.

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