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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by E60I
Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, I have always used Genuine BMW Synthetic Oil- 5W30 because that's what the manual says. According to Mobil One website, http://www.mobiloil....s.aspx?option=2, it is recommending 0W40 for my 2006 530i instead of what I have always used (5w30). Should I stick with 5w30 or get what Mobil One website recommended???

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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Thank you, sir.

FYI: According to my manual for 2006 530i, it says: "Approved oils are in SAE classes 5W-40 and 5W-30. These oil may be used for driving in all ambient temperatures."

I guess my car is okay with MOBIL ONE 0W-40.

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Both of those are approved so no worries either way.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Thanks everyone

According to my servic manual for 2007 530i, same as yours "Mobil 1 5W-40 and 5W-30"
Walmart has the best deal for Mobil 1 5W-30: 5qt for $24.97 while 5W-40: 4qt/$27 and 0W40: 1qt/~$7. I always use 0W40 because the recommodation from BMW web. I just realized that the serve manual recommand the 5W-30 or 40 after read yours.

I hope the 5W30 will be as good as 0W40. I have no idea what is the difference between them?

Thanks
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by hwuvivi5
Thanks everyone

According to my servic manual for 2007 530i, same as yours "Mobil 1 5W-40 and 5W-30"
Walmart has the best deal for Mobil 1 5W-30: 5qt for $24.97 while 5W-40: 4qt/$27 and 0W40: 1qt/~$7. I always use 0W40 because the recommodation from BMW web. I just realized that the serve manual recommand the 5W-30 or 40 after read yours.

I hope the 5W30 will be as good as 0W40. I have no idea what is the difference between them?

Thanks
Mobil 1 OW40 is supposedly better than others in the M1 line. It's currently the only M1 approved by BMW.
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

Some good information here...
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2365762

I've been running it for about a year. Wal-mart has it for about $6.50 a quart, but I get it from a local chain for a few cents less. Good stuff!
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