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05-16-2005, 02:49 AM
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which brand and type is the best for bmw 530i?
05-16-2005, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by E60Sim' date='May 16 2005, 04:56 AM
I think BMW use CASTROL...
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and you would see CASTROL. A BMW endorsement no less.
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
BUT - make sure you are using true German, full-synthetic Castrol. If you are a US owner, typically Castrol "synthetics" are in fact very inferior synthetic blends.
Whatever you do, use true synthetic lube in your baby!
Whatever you do, use true synthetic lube in your baby!
05-16-2005, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Olivin530i' date='May 16 2005, 06:04 AM
[quote name='E60Sim' date='May 16 2005, 04:56 AM']I think BMW use CASTROL...
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and you would see CASTROL. A BMW endorsement no less.
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[/quote]The ONLY, and I mean ONLY Castrol to use in the e60 in the U.S. is the European made Castrol Syntec 0W-30. It will say "Made in Germany" on the back of the bottle. It's really a tremendous oil according to analysis done on web sites such as "bobistheoilguy.com".
05-16-2005, 08:57 AM
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The ONLY, and I mean ONLY Castrol to use in the e60 in the U.S. is the European made Castrol Syntec 0W-30. It will say "Made in Germany" on the back of the bottle. It's really a tremendous oil according to analysis done on web sites such as "bobistheoilguy.com".
BMW's oil is made by Castrol and has special additives FOR BMW engines. BMW also DOES NOT call for 0w30 in any of its vehicles.
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[/quote]BMW's oil is made by Castrol and has special additives FOR BMW engines. BMW also DOES NOT call for 0w30 in any of its vehicles.
05-16-2005, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwpartsguy' date='May 16 2005, 06:57 PM
BMW also DOES NOT call for 0w30 in any of its vehicles.
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I don't know much about oil manufacturers but i think castrol is the best. I currently own a vw passat (BUT IT WILL SOON CHANGE 
. Anyway aral is good but i think castrol is better (make way) 
But i don't think 0w-30 would be a good indicative. More even if it's a gas engine not a diesel one. I i were u i would treat my baby suppper. I mean on summer and all use a 10w-50 and only on winters a 0w 30. Kinda low indicative for a all time oil.
. Anyway aral is good but i think castrol is better (make way) But i don't think 0w-30 would be a good indicative. More even if it's a gas engine not a diesel one. I i were u i would treat my baby suppper. I mean on summer and all use a 10w-50 and only on winters a 0w 30. Kinda low indicative for a all time oil.
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Originally Posted by LIN' date='May 16 2005, 06:49 AM
gentlemen,
which brand and type is the best for bmw 530i?
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Your iDrive does display in Chinese right ?