Is is OK to use a different oil?
02-07-2008, 07:07 AM
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Thanks for the pioneering done by MiamiPhil
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49786
I am going to tackle my own oil change. I was going to use the Mobile 1 0w-40 rather than the 5w-30 BMW oil. Is there any problem in doing this?
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I am going to tackle my own oil change. I was going to use the Mobile 1 0w-40 rather than the 5w-30 BMW oil. Is there any problem in doing this?
Cheers,
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02-07-2008, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nickolas_g' post='528400' date='Feb 7 2008, 11:07 AM
I was going to use the Mobile 1 0w-40 rather than the 5w-30 BMW oil. Is there any problem in doing this?
02-07-2008, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bad2bone' post='528488' date='Feb 7 2008, 01:47 PM
mobile 1 has a 5w-30 too!
I've used 5w30 exclusively in my currently owned Volvo turbos and it has been fantastic juice. I plan to switch to 0w40 for my 535i if I can find it here. Its listed on Advance Auto Parts online website, but haven't checked my local store yet.
Also see here: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...st&p=525893
02-07-2008, 03:45 PM
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Where the heck to all you all live? I can find 0w-40 M1 at the local Wal-Mart. Also I would like to used the M1 since I use it for my Porsche and would like to 'standardize' on oil in the garage.
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02-07-2008, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='528712' date='Feb 7 2008, 11:01 PM
I use 5W-40 Olive Oil.
