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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Now just wondering, I found myself low on rad fluid. And I've notched up 2500kms in a week due to driving from a different province.

So if I was to change oil do I need BMW dealership oil or can I buy a synthetic kind.
And rad oil?
Automatic transmission oil?
etc.etc.

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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 06:14 AM
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Most of the guys I know with e34's run 5w40 or 10w40 synthetic. There is no need to go to a dealer if you are capable of changing oil yourself.
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