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      04-01-2012, 02:39 PM   #1
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Which engine oil do u guy use in your Bimmer?

Tried Redline 5w40, Motul 300V 5W40, Mobil Ultimate 0W40
Using Pakelo 10W60

Seem redline shoud be the best

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why dont you used the one recommend by your car builders:Castrol Syntech.
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why dont you used the one recommend by your car builders:Castrol Syntech.
Normally I'd agree with you, but I'm going to have to say that the Castrol Syntech oil they use in the bimmers is garbage. Especially with those high mileage oil services, the oil just doesn't hold up.

I use Mobil 1 oil with the BMW Filter.
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Those of you who use Mobil 1, do you use regular Mobil 1 or "Extended Performance"?
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You should try redline once. You will know "WHY"


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why dont you used the one recommend by your car builders:Castrol Syntech.
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Normally I'd agree with you, but I'm going to have to say that the Castrol Syntech oil they use in the bimmers is garbage. Especially with those high mileage oil services, the oil just doesn't hold up.

I use Mobil 1 oil with the BMW Filter.
i am a M1 fan too i use it in my Nissan Titan since new (2004) never had an oil consumption issue. But for the Z i leave it to the dealer.
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But for the Z i leave it to the dealer.
I just don't like going 15,000 miles between oil services. I do them in between. That shit is harsh on the engine.

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Those of you who use Mobil 1, do you use regular Mobil 1 or "Extended Performance"?
I use extended performance but change it every 5,000 miles.
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