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01-28-2012 | 08:28 AM

sotek

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I know this has been discussed at length.. but I'm bringing it up again.
What oil do people use in their 545's?
I've been told to run BMW oil... Mobil 1.. and so on. Trying to get a consensus.

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01-28-2012 | 12:54 PM

SilberGrauE60

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My Ride: 2004 545i, 6-speed Manual, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Lumbar Support

Here's what BMW recommends, BMW Recommended Oil

Personally, I use Mobil-1 European Formula 0W-40.

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01-28-2012 | 05:14 PM

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You can't go wrong with mobil 1, castrol syntec, or BMW oil.

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01-28-2012 | 08:10 PM

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Reaally!!

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01-28-2012 | 09:30 PM

phlfly

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I use BMW oil 5W-30, because it's 6.75 with BMW club member. But you can always go to the dealer and ask member discount, they should honor it to you.
My opinion 0W-40 Mobil is heavy, so it's losing HP, I did felt after replaced with OEM oil.

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