Using Mobil One synthetic...how bad?
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Originally Posted by ssibaroma' post='893790' date='May 29 2009, 03:02 AM
here is the link.
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Own...EngineOils.aspx
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Own...EngineOils.aspx
FROM THE PDF:
It would help if they gave us a dipstick. 
While we're on the subject, ramps or jack stands? I would like to use ramps but am afraid there isn't enough bumper clearance to drive up them.
BMW recommends that you check your engine oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle.

While we're on the subject, ramps or jack stands? I would like to use ramps but am afraid there isn't enough bumper clearance to drive up them.
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Originally Posted by neoe60' post='896284' date='Jun 1 2009, 12:54 AM
FROM THE PDF:
It would help if they gave us a dipstick.
While we're on the subject, ramps or jack stands? I would like to use ramps but am afraid there isn't enough bumper clearance to drive up them.
It would help if they gave us a dipstick.

While we're on the subject, ramps or jack stands? I would like to use ramps but am afraid there isn't enough bumper clearance to drive up them.
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Originally Posted by ktlocklear' post='897543' date='Jun 2 2009, 12:38 AM
just changed my oil/ filter today and used mobil 5w30.
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Originally Posted by flint' post='900233' date='Jun 3 2009, 09:48 PM
Did you use the european formula or just the regular synthetic? I think that if my oil is getting changed every 6 months, regular synthetic will be fine.
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Originally Posted by flint' post='900233' date='Jun 3 2009, 10:48 PM
Did you use the european formula or just the regular synthetic? I think that if my oil is getting changed every 6 months, regular synthetic will be fine.
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