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Old 08-23-2010, 07:32 AM
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A while ago, there was a discussion about which engine oil to be used in our E60. The consensus was either Castrol or Mobil 1 0/40W. When I read the Bentley latest E60 Manual, it calls for BMW 5/30W oil in M54 Engine. Mobil 1 0/40W is for engines other than M54. So which one to use in M54 engine?
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Okay, I just used Mobil 1 0W-40 in the last oil change. Thanks.
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