Engine oil - E39 vs E60
05-11-2009, 09:37 AM
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Can I use a left over quart of engine oil that I had purchased for my E39? Can I use it for my E60? My oil level is low. It was purchased from the BMW dealership and it's synthetic.
05-11-2009, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='875126' date='May 11 2009, 12:37 PM
Can I use a left over quart of engine oil that I had purchased for my E39? Can I use it for my E60? My oil level is low. It was purchased from the BMW dealership and it's synthetic.
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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='875134' date='May 11 2009, 01:45 PM
i don't see why not...as long as it's synthetic i think it should be ok for a little refill.
Cool! Thanks. How sure are you about this?
05-11-2009, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='875137' date='May 11 2009, 01:49 PM
Cool! Thanks. How sure are you about this?
Why don't u just get an oil change so u can sleep better at night??
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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='875183' date='May 11 2009, 02:31 PM
i've never refilled my oil w/different kinds - i always use the same.
Why don't u just get an oil change so u can sleep better at night??
Why don't u just get an oil change so u can sleep better at night??
Last week I went in to the dealership to top up the coolant. I was getting a message on the screen. They did not charge me for it. Maybe they can top up the oil too?
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Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='875186' date='May 11 2009, 01:35 PM
Last week I went in to the dealership to top up the coolant. I was getting a message on the screen. They did not charge me for it. Maybe they can top up the oil too?
good luck.
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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='875188' date='May 11 2009, 01:38 PM
go to the dealership and let them deal w/it.
good luck.
good luck.
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These cars require very specific SAE oil, I would at least check the manual, which will tell you to check "approved brands" on BMWUSA.
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Own...EngineOils.aspx
Also there are two marks on the dipstick. It takes 1.6 quarts to fill the space between them. Apparently we should be very carefull not to go over the top mark.
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