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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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What engine oil do you guys use?

I've got a 2003 e60 m54 engine.

I'm looking at the oem sae 5w 30. How long are the intervals for this oil.

What about the long life BMW oil? Long life-04 sae 5w 30
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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I use Mobil 1 0W 40 european formula with a bosh filter. It's great oil and it can last up to over 10k but for peace of mind I would change it no later than 7k miles, I used to use the BMW oil from the dealer but later found out its a synthetic blend, not a pure synthetic. Which is why I switched over to Mobil 1..
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 04:29 PM
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+1 on Mobil1 0W-40.
+1 on 7K mile interval for oil change as well.
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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Ok so needs about 7L hey?
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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mwaku
Ok so needs about 7L hey?
approximately yes. bentley says 6.5L
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