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jwargfx 12-18-2018 09:29 AM
First time BMW Owner ‘08 535i
 
I want to do an oil change, but can’t find which weight is right for my car. Please help 😭

jtbgonesailing 12-18-2018 11:17 AM
Go visit your local WalMart and pick up two 5 quart jugs of either Castro European Formula 0w40 or Castrol 5w40. Both Castrol Oil products are rated BMW LL01 (BMW longlife 01). This is the rating you are looking for on your n54 engine. Expect to pay $23-25 per 5 quart jug. Great price for either of these full synthetic oils. For a filter, go to fcpeuro.com and pick up several Mann oil filters.

audiophool 12-19-2018 07:47 AM
Good call on post 2. For Hotlanta, I'd lean toward the 5W40. 0W40 for cold places.

I use LiquiMoly 5W30 in mine.

Pegasusxi 12-19-2018 08:15 AM
Anybody have a good recommendation for which weight to use in the winter of the Midwest?

Zero Cool 12-19-2018 08:28 AM
i've read Mobile 1 0w-40 is a great all around oil. since you can get it at Walmart, its readily available.

Pegasusxi 12-19-2018 08:32 AM
I have pentosin 5w-30. Will it simply not do, or will it be able to handle it?

jwargfx 12-19-2018 09:14 AM
My only concern is being in Atlanta, it gets almost to freezing temperatures at night, and will for sure have below freezing in the coming months. It will get upwards of 60 degrees F. on a good day but usually the average temp. in winter months is in the 50’s

FormerE30Owner 12-19-2018 11:42 AM
Originally Posted by jwargfx (Post 1598045)
My only concern is being in Atlanta, it gets almost to freezing temperatures at night, and will for sure have below freezing in the coming months. It will get upwards of 60 degrees F. on a good day but usually the average temp. in winter months is in the 50’s
All the oils mentioned above are good for temperatures between -40 F to 125 F, so don't worry about Atlanta's "freezing" temperatures. I use 5W40 year round and live in "balmy" Montreal!

FormerE30Owner 12-19-2018 11:45 AM
Originally Posted by Pegasusxi (Post 1598044)
I have pentosin 5w-30. Will it simply not do, or will it be able to handle it?
Pentosin 5W30 is excellent oil - use it. If you are "stuck" on Pentosin, then their 5W40 oil is fine also.

rkreimer10 12-19-2018 09:29 PM
I found my car runs best with:

1. Motul xcess 8100 5w40
2. Castrol edge 5w40
3. Castrol edge 0w40

I am currently running rotella t6 5w40 as I was in a pinch for oil and it was the only thing in stock during the wee hours of the night. Going to run it and do an oil analysis after 1000 miles. Then back to motul.

I try to stick with anything that is bmw LL-01 certified. And prefer the heavier 5w40 vs a 5w30.


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