Which oil based on my driving pattern
01-21-2011, 06:36 PM
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My Ride: 04' E46 325i Sold
05' E60 53oi Sold (tranny issues)
08' E92 328i coupe 6spd MT (Current ride)
ive always ran 0-40.. but if 0-30 makes a diffrence then im up for the change 
01-24-2011, 02:28 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i with M sport package
2011 X5 35i
2011 328i
A 0w oil is straight weight oil. It's thin and performs the best in winter. You will hear the difference during startup and cold accelerations. 
01-24-2011, 08:03 PM
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01-25-2011, 12:58 PM
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My daily commute is only 4.2 miles one way. (1/3 street, 1/3 freeway, 3 exits later, 1/3 street). Yes, so I'm usually in the slow lane since I'm against traffic and the flow is fast enough. I'm usually at my destination in under 10 min. so if it's cold, I don't think the car gets warmed enough by the time I get to work in the morning. Lately, i have been going home for lunch so it could be 16 miles in one day.
Car is a 2006 525i with 53K miles. This past year the car was driven for about 9K miles.
I'm debating on Castrol 0-30w European or Mobile 1 0-4w0 European. What do you guys recommend?
Thanks!
Car is a 2006 525i with 53K miles. This past year the car was driven for about 9K miles.
I'm debating on Castrol 0-30w European or Mobile 1 0-4w0 European. What do you guys recommend?
Thanks!
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