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Posted: 4/23/2024 7:48:40 PM EDT
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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. |
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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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Fake AI thread.
Everyone in GD knows that BMW's don't last for 1 mile past warranty. /s |
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5w30 full synthetic for the 3.0l. The 0w30 recommendation is a somewhat recent updated recommendation. Normal temps, 5w30.
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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.
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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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Quoted: What transmission service, if any? 6 speed in '08, right? View Quote 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. |
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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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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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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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Quoted: Fake AI thread. Everyone in GD knows that BMW's don't last for 1 mile past warranty. /s View Quote 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. Attached File |
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Quoted: Quoted: 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. |
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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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Too bad OP has me on ignore.
I tried to IM to tell him how to get lifetime guarantee on BMW oil, filters, and other parts. If you know, you know. |
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Quoted: 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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WTF does the manual say? Why is GD so fucking retarded with oil and car maintenance?
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Quoted: 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 That’s not a BMW I always used the German Caetrol, because it’s green |
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Are you too lazy to check the owners manual, or look it up online?
Oh right... |
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Quoted: with 130k miles in swamp heat conditions? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: 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. |
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View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: 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 |
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Quoted: Always wanted one of these, along with a Pantera. I guess if you believe the interwebs they go for over 500k these days. https://robbreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bmwm107.jpg View Quote I used to want an M1 so bad. |
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Quoted: What transmission service, if any? 6 speed in '08, right? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: 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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Quoted: 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 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. Attached File |
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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. |
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Quoted: 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? |
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