Is is OK to use a different oil?

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Feb 7, 2008 | 07:07 AM

nickolas_g

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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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Feb 7, 2008 | 08:23 AM

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ALways use that in the 330i, if 0-40 was as available as it is in europe, it would probably be the recommended oil weight in the US

Feb 7, 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?

No problem, provided you can find it.

Feb 7, 2008 | 09:47 AM

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mobile 1 has a 5w-30 too!

Feb 7, 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 believe the 5w30 does not have the same BMW certifications as the 0w40, though.

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

Feb 7, 2008 | 12:06 PM

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its getting more common at specialty stores like autozone, etc.

Feb 7, 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.

Thanks All!