Oil and Oil Change questions
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='883249' date='May 19 2009, 03:00 PM
I am looking for a recommendation on oil, I have been using Royal Purple for years and love the properties (better lubrication and fuel economy), has anyone used this on the E60?
Also, has anyone used a supplemental lubricant like ZMax? Any issues/benefits?
Thanks,
Also, has anyone used a supplemental lubricant like ZMax? Any issues/benefits?
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by gretamay' post='893416' date='May 28 2009, 06:45 PM
I have used Royal Purple (5W30) for the last 4 oil changes. I originally followed the recommended change interval, but have since reduced that because I still want freh oil in the car. ANd, it makes me feel better!
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Originally Posted by zen' post='895748' date='May 31 2009, 09:59 AM
Make a shield out of common household aluminum foil
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I used a shield made of regular cardboard.
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I use mobil 1 Extended Performance, they have done tests where the car has run for 200,000 miles on the mobil 1 and the oil is still good. Plus its the only oil I have ever seen OTC with the "guaranteed to protect for 15,000 miles" on the label. Also My valve cover gasket leaks on my 05 545i so I fill my oil every 2-3k with Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer. I know people will say not to use it, but honestly its 100% petroleum and is the best lubricant oil you can buy. My friend told me this and he is a master mechanic and he uses it in his 05 645. I use it in my 545i with no problems. I would not use it though if my valve cover wasnt leaking...
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I'm using Red Line 5W40 in my 545, change every 5,000-6,000 miles. It's all synthetic, where one could argue Mobil 1 isn't. No issues with oil splashing where it shouldn't, like my wife's Mercedes. Personally I don't believe any oil is good for 15,000 miles but I want to run this car for 200,000+ miles.
Got oil questions? Go to Bob Is The Oil Guy's website. You'll find so many different answers you'll really be confused!!
Got oil questions? Go to Bob Is The Oil Guy's website. You'll find so many different answers you'll really be confused!!
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use ramps to jack up the car equally and you shouldn't have a problem with the drainage. Or, remove the underbody panel first.
I use German Castrol 0w30 since it's BMW-LL01 approved. probably doesn't make much difference.
I use German Castrol 0w30 since it's BMW-LL01 approved. probably doesn't make much difference.
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