What grade of oil to use on my 74k 525i
04-18-2009, 10:25 AM
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Hey guys,
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
04-18-2009, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by wickedbmw' post='851218' date='Apr 18 2009, 11:25 AM
Hey guys,
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
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Originally Posted by wickedbmw' post='851218' date='Apr 18 2009, 09:25 PM
Hey guys,
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
About 6 liters for a L6.
Also chang the oil filter and the engine air filter and the fresh air filters and reset the iDrive!
It's wise to let the dealer to do the service! Costs about 300.
If you don't serve the car, expensive problems will occur for sure.
04-18-2009, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wickedbmw' post='851218' date='Apr 18 2009, 02:25 PM
Hey guys,
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
I think the car calls for 5w-30, I see no reason to change viscosity because of the miles on the car.
04-19-2009, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by wickedbmw' post='851218' date='Apr 18 2009, 02:25 PM
Hey guys,
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
About time for an oil change, I go with Mobil 1 and have been using 5w 30 I think, but I have seen members using 0w 30 or something like that. With my mileage (74k) what do you guys think? Thanks. Oh and how many quarts is it again? (2004 525i)
You can download a pdf of the owners manual in the information section of the forum.
04-19-2009, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ta0sum' post='852062' date='Apr 19 2009, 07:02 PM
i just take mine to the dealer =[ i wish i can change my own but i dont know how and i heard bmw is cramp and need special tools
If I keep this e60 beyond the maintenance program, or feel the need to do in-between changes it doesn't seem any different than my 740s or Roadster ... drop the trap door in the lower splash pan & remove drain plug [watch our for stuck drain plug gasket] ... spin off the filter can cover, drain all ... replace filter, and o-rings, bolt / screw things together and refill. Don't reset the Condition Based settings to keep the dealer and prepaid maintenance service happy and off ya go!
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