Boomer BMW Oil - What Weight?

doc540 Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 10592 EE 100% (16) TX, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 7:48:40 PM EDT [Last Edit: doc540] 2011 528i 130k on the clock What weight oil do the GD Bimmerfreaks recommend? "Big Money Waste" #16
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Ivan1 Member Joined May 2011 Posts 7755 EE 100% (128) USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 7:51:44 PM EDT [#2] Don’t boomers put in a quart of lucas oil stabilizer?

Deerhurst Joined Sep 2013 Posts 6586 EE 100% (2) OR, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 7:51:46 PM EDT [#3] Usually we say to stick to what the manual calls for. That said, I run 0-40 in my Audi which I not listed as a possibility in the manual.

BDA Member Joined Feb 2005 Posts 5132 EE 100% (105) MI, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 7:53:20 PM EDT [#4] 0w-30/5w-30 or 0w-40 depending on where you live. If warm climate, with more milage I might run the 0w-40

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doc540 Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 10593 EE 100% (16) TX, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 7:53:43 PM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By Deerhurst: Usually we say to stick to what the manual calls for. That said, I run 0-40 in my Audi which I not listed as a possibility in the manual. View Quote miles?
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doc540 Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 10594 EE 100% (16) TX, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 7:54:13 PM EDT [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By BDA: 0w-30/5w-30 or 0w-40 depending on where you live. If warm climate, with more milage I might run the 0w-40 View Quote blazing SETEX swamp heat 9 mo out of the year
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super_dirt_bags Joined Feb 2020 Posts 143 EE 100% (1) USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 7:55:18 PM EDT [#8] 5w30 full synthetic for the 3.0l. The 0w30 recommendation is a somewhat recent updated recommendation. Normal temps, 5w30.

doc540 Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 10595 EE 100% (16) TX, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 7:59:31 PM EDT [#9] Quote History Originally Posted By super_dirt_bags: 5w30 full synthetic for the 3.0l. The 0w30 recommendation is a somewhat recent updated recommendation. Normal temps, 5w30. View Quote with 130k miles in swamp heat conditions?
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super_dirt_bags Joined Feb 2020 Posts 144 EE 100% (1) USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 8:04:28 PM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By doc540: with 130k miles in swamp heat conditions? View Quote I would personally run 5w40 euro full syn if it’s that hot all year.

MallNinja531 Just Some Guy Joined Jan 2020 Posts 5789 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 8:05:29 PM EDT [#11] My 2008 328 has given 175k trouble free miles on a steady diet of Euro spec (BMW LL-01 I think?) 5w30. Love that little turd, can't bring myself to get rid of it. It just keeps chugging along.

doc540 Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 10596 EE 100% (16) TX, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 8:09:27 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By MallNinja531: My 2008 328 has given 175k trouble free miles on a steady diet of Euro spec (BMW LL-01 I think?) 5w30. Love that little turd, can't bring myself to get rid of it. It just keeps chugging along. View Quote What transmission service, if any? 6 speed in '08, right?
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doc540 Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 10597 EE 100% (16) TX, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 8:12:25 PM EDT [#15] Quote History Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Thanks……….. Euro 5w30 of your choice. Or 0w30 euro if you’re feeling fancy. External temperature matters little once you’re at operating temperature. Only matters for the cold start. View Quote (snaps a salute) SIR! YES, SIR!
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bimmertech87 Member Joined May 2011 Posts 2166 EE 100% (24) OH, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 8:13:11 PM EDT [#16] 5/30 or 5/40. Change it at 5-7k miles and the n52 will last you for ever. My daily is a n52 powered x3 pushing 402k miles. No major work besides oil leaks, coolant repairs and vanos gears and solenoids.

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Posted: 4/23/2024 8:18:05 PM EDT

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What transmission service, if any? 6 speed in '08, right?

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Trans service should be done every 100k. Drop the fluid and replace the pan/filter or just filter depending on style. if you have a plastic pan the filter is built in. Then refill the fluid. The trans solenoids occasionally fail but not too common.

mike3000fl Joined Aug 2006 Posts 2182 EE 100% (12) USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 8:18:53 PM EDT [#18] Someone else mentioned it, not sure what weight but it will likely need to be bmw LL01 rated and that is the euro spec mobile one

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Posted: 4/23/2024 8:20:07 PM EDT

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5/30 or 5/40. Change it at 5-7k miles and the n52 will last you for ever. My daily is a n52 powered x3 pushing 402k miles. No major work besides oil leaks, coolant repairs and vanos gears and solenoids.

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Thanks

that's encouraging

the 2011 was first year for the 8 speed

glad the cheap, Discount Tire rims are already scrubbed

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Posted: 4/23/2024 8:35:26 PM EDT

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It’s a pretty solid platform overall, a few odd things like rear springs breaking and noisy blower motors. The a/c condensers corroded and leak ect. But not too many major issues make sure to replace the belt and tensioner as regular maintenance the tensioner bends over time from only using a single aluminum mounting bolt and will kick the belt off, causing it to get sucked into the crank seal. Just watch the edge of the belt on the tensioner pulley and replace it If the belt overhangs the pulley.

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Posted: 4/23/2024 8:43:55 PM EDT

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Whatever the owners manual states, don't fuck with it. My E-46 required 5-30 synthetic and I used Castrol brand.
Even if the engine is starting to use oil, you should stick with the recommended weight because it just not bottom end lubrication , it things like camshafts and VANOS that need that weight of oil to work properly or fail expensively miserably.

Stick with what it's supposed to have. If not you may find that your BMW has bricked itself and will be laughing at you and snickering 'you dumbass, do you know how much this is going to cost you NOW ?'

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Posted: 4/23/2024 9:10:25 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By tifosi:
Fake AI thread.
Everyone in GD knows that BMW's don't last for 1 mile past warranty.

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I would stick with the recommended oil. I use 0-30 in my daughters 2011 X5 . I think it is more important to prime the engine by cranking without starting first. I pull the fuel pump fuse.
The 3.0 is easily damaged if it runs dry even briefly.

At 195,000 miles . I installed a 114,000 replacement but updated the rod bearings to king bearings.

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Posted: 4/23/2024 9:51:37 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Deerhurst:
Usually we say to stick to what the manual calls for.

That said, I run 0-40 in my Audi which I not listed as a possibility in the manual.

miles?

209,000 on the clock. 3.0AVK V6.

7,000 mile oil changes. If I push it hard I'll have to top off the oil. If I drive it like a sane person it'll be fine. Basically I top off the oil around 5500-6000 miles in the summer and never in the winter.

maslin02 Joined May 2020 Posts 4441 EE 0% (0) OR, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 9:57:51 PM EDT [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By Deerhurst: Usually we say to stick to what the manual calls for. That said, I run 0-40 in my Audi which I not listed as a possibility in the manual. View Quote I prefer the Mercedes chart. Anything you want

Firefinder37 13B / 39C X5 / 35M yup reclassed more than once... Joined Sep 2006 Posts 5856 EE 0% (0) WA, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 10:01:22 PM EDT [#26] When you say boomer BMW, I think of this...fuck I'm old.
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Mall-Ninja ........"BANG"........ Joined Dec 2003 Posts 44164 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 10:05:10 PM EDT [#27] I believe the NA I6s all used 5w30 Castrol. Mobil 1 5w40 Euro can be substituted. I don’t really remember anymore since I sold my ‘03 530i. Still keep 10w60 for the M.
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doc540 Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 10599 EE 100% (16) TX, USA	Posted: 4/23/2024 10:41:34 PM EDT [#30] Quote History Originally Posted By Firefinder37: When you say boomer BMW, I think of this...fuck I'm old. https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1971_bmw_2002-m10-2.3-liter-alpina-tribute_60a0221-98118.jpg View Quote or
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wagonwheel1 Member Joined Jan 2011 Posts 14392 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 4/24/2024 7:00:56 AM EDT [#31] Quote History Originally Posted By super_dirt_bags: 5w30 full synthetic for the 3.0l. The 0w30 recommendation is a somewhat recent updated recommendation. Normal temps, 5w30. View Quote This here. I have a 2011 535i. Runs like a champ.
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wagonwheel1 Member Joined Jan 2011 Posts 14393 EE 0% (0) NH, USA	Posted: 4/24/2024 7:02:27 AM EDT [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By doc540: with 130k miles in swamp heat conditions? View Quote Doesn't matter. The engine doesn't care what the air temperature is.
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imq707s Joined Jul 2005 Posts 25256 EE 100% (1) MO, USA	Posted: 4/24/2024 7:55:13 AM EDT [#33] Why not use what the manual says?

crownvic96 Joined Oct 2008 Posts 37531 EE 100% (2) AL, USA	Posted: 4/24/2024 7:58:10 AM EDT [#34] WTF does the manual say? Why is GD so fucking retarded with oil and car maintenance?

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djkest Member Joined Jan 2008 Posts 19348 EE 100% (10) CO, USA	Posted: 4/24/2024 8:59:05 AM EDT [Last Edit: djkest] [#37] Are you too lazy to check the owners manual, or look it up online? Oh right...
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:05:54 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By super_dirt_bags:
5w30 full synthetic for the 3.0l. The 0w30 recommendation is a somewhat recent updated recommendation. Normal temps, 5w30.

with 130k miles in swamp heat conditions?

I'm in hot ass swamp SC. 5W30 synthetic is what goes in that car.

MallNinja531 Just Some Guy Joined Jan 2020 Posts 5791 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 4/24/2024 10:18:43 AM EDT [#39] Quote History Originally Posted By doc540: What transmission service, if any? 6 speed in '08, right? View Quote Yes, 6 speed. Basic fluid and filter swap.

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Posted: 4/24/2024 6:07:38 PM EDT

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or

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Originally Posted By Firefinder37:
When you say boomer BMW, I think of this...fuck I'm old.

https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1971_bmw_2002-m10-2.3-liter-alpina-tribute_60a0221-98118.jpg

or

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/bmw_m6b-3196317.jpg

Always wanted one of these, along with a Pantera. I guess if you believe the interwebs they go for over 500k these days.

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Originally Posted By MallNinja531:
My 2008 328 has given 175k trouble free miles on a steady diet of Euro spec (BMW LL-01 I think?) 5w30. Love that little turd, can't bring myself to get rid of it. It just keeps chugging along.

What transmission service, if any? 6 speed in '08, right?

IIRC that wil be ZF Lifeguard 6 trans fluid.

LL01 for the engine or MB229.5 (just as gud IMO)

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Originally Posted By doc540:
2011 528i
130k on the clock

What weight oil do the GD Bimmerfreaks recommend?

"Big Money Waste" #16

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I, too, drive a 2011 BMW, an E89 Z4 35is with 72K miles on it's N54. In fact I just pulled it out of storage and gave it a good run today.

Manual recommends 0W-30, I believe. I do less than 1K miles a year, and do my oil change on that basis. No problems.

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nophun Joined Feb 2014 Posts 9101 EE 0% (0) MO, USA	Posted: 4/24/2024 7:58:48 PM EDT [#45] According to the manual...0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40. I run 5-40 in my N55 equipped 535. Run Mann or Mahle filters, Mann is OE.

nophun Joined Feb 2014 Posts 9102 EE 0% (0) MO, USA	Posted: 4/24/2024 8:08:30 PM EDT [#46] Originally Posted By doc540: 2011 528i 130k on the clock What weight oil do the GD Bimmerfreaks recommend? "Big Money Waste" #16 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/bmw_528a-3196198.jpg View Quote Where are your headrests?

g300d Joined Sep 2013 Posts 6406 EE 0% (0) PHL	Posted: 4/24/2024 9:18:26 PM EDT [#47] Quote History Originally Posted By nophun: According to the manual...0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40. I run 5-40 in my N55 equipped 535. Run Mann or Mahle filters, Mann is OE. View Quote Hengst is another option for the filters.

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