Quick oil question?

CT335xi · 04-01-2012, 10:10 AM

What oil brand and weight do most of you use? I have put about 4000 miles on my car since owning it and would like to change the oil a little more often then BMW's intervals, maybe every 5000 miles. Does anybody see a reason to change it at even shorter intervals? I know these engines really put some stress on their oil, so just wanted to get others opinions on a good quality synthetic oil to use. Thanks

CT335xi · 04-02-2012, 05:33 PM

I did search but didn't find much, nobody have any input. Just wanted to see what others are running with the s54.

e90328i · 04-02-2012, 05:35 PM

every 5-7k is good to change, use bmw 5w-30 oil..

CT335xi · 04-02-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by e90328i

every 5-7k is good to change, use bmw 5w-30 oil..

Thanks for the response. Is the bmw 5w-30 synthetic?

e90328i · 04-02-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CT335xi

Thanks for the response. Is the bmw 5w-30 synthetic?

of course

will.c · 04-02-2012, 10:15 PM

"BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil" (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866)
You will need 6.5-7qt, and the oil filter set that includes gaskets and washers.

Bme30 · 04-02-2012, 10:17 PM

BMW oil is castrol syntec. 5w/30
Mobile 1 is good too. Both fully synethic.

Bme30 · 04-02-2012, 10:19 PM

You can get 5 liter jug of either one at Walmart for around $35 bucks.

alnk1015 · 04-02-2012, 11:05 PM

You can also use AmSoil or Royal purple. They both have 0W30 which is better for cold starts.

ksalih · 04-02-2012, 11:55 PM

I use mobil 1 0w-40. I believe its better for the cold starts, as well as the 110°F degree weather here in AZ...

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CT335xi Major 684 Rep 1,434 Posts Drives: 2022 x5 m50i, 2005 evo 8 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Newtown, Ct iTrader: (0)	Quick oil question? What oil brand and weight do most of you use? I have put about 4000 miles on my car since owning it and would like to change the oil a little more often then BMW's intervals, maybe every 5000 miles. Does anybody see a reason to change it at even shorter intervals? I know these engines really put some stress on their oil, so just wanted to get others opinions on a good quality synthetic oil to use. Thanks
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CT335xi Major 684 Rep 1,434 Posts Drives: 2022 x5 m50i, 2005 evo 8 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Newtown, Ct iTrader: (0)	I did search but didn't find much, nobody have any input. Just wanted to see what others are running with the s54.
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e90328i Banned 25 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: socal iTrader: (4)	every 5-7k is good to change, use bmw 5w-30 oil..
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will.c Captain 130 Rep 638 Posts Drives: E46M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (5)	"BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil" (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) You will need 6.5-7qt, and the oil filter set that includes gaskets and washers.
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Bme30 Major 88 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: 'Merika' iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	BMW oil is castrol syntec. 5w/30 Mobile 1 is good too. Both fully synethic.
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Bme30 Major 88 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: 'Merika' iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	You can get 5 liter jug of either one at Walmart for around $35 bucks.
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alnk1015 Private 5 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i German Import Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	You can also use AmSoil or Royal purple. They both have 0W30 which is better for cold starts.
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ksalih Lieutenant 71 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I use mobil 1 0w-40. I believe its better for the cold starts, as well as the 110°F degree weather here in AZ... __________________ '2018 F87 M2 LCI \| LBB \| GC Camber Plates \| Ohlins R&T 90/190N/mm \| 18x10 et33 square 275/35 \| MPe \| Poly Transmission Mounts \| Recaro Sportster CS
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