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Jan 20, 2010 | 06:36 AM

barton2002

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i need to top the engine oil up for my car but im not sure which 1 should i use.

i got the castrol edge 5W-40 for my 2005 E60. is that recommended for E60?

I went on the castrol website n 5W-40 is recommended for my car but then today i searched again and 0W-30 is recommended for my car. so which 1 shall i use? or it doesnt matter?

Jan 20, 2010 | 06:47 AM

anand_rahim

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What kind of engine do you have?

Jan 20, 2010 | 07:38 AM

barton2002

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sorry, forgot to mention that, its 520d

Jan 20, 2010 | 08:22 AM

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From a BMW PDF that I downloaded the other day. Hope it helps. I'm using the BMW HPSAE 5W-30.
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BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil*
Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30

Use only oils with an API rating of SM or higher.

The choice of the right SAE grade is based on the climatic conditions in the region in which you normally drive your BMW.

Jan 20, 2010 | 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JBU2010' post='1094113' date='Jan 20 2010, 12:22 PM

thanks, i rang the stealer up n confirmed that 0w-30 is recommended.

Jan 20, 2010 | 09:30 AM

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Since you are in the UK, Castrol EDGE Turbo Diesel 0w30 would be perfect for your car. It's a very very good oil that sadly is not found here in the States.