whats the best engine oil to use
08-28-2009 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='988993' date='Aug 26 2009, 02:52 AM
I've used Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 twice.
BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:
- 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
-thanks
08-28-2009 | 08:07 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i, Silber-grau/grau. Vanilla flavored except for cold WX pkg.
Originally Posted by radzM550i' post='992048' date='Aug 28 2009, 07:18 PM
where do you guys buy your oil? I've been buying it from the dealer. Is it cheaper in autozone, kragen or peppboys or do they even have it?
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Try Wal-mart. They have all the major brand synthetics with the same viscosities, additives, ratings and certifications that the auto places have at rock bottom prices. And they have multiquart containers.
08-29-2009 | 05:04 AM
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oh i m in deep s***
i poured 1L of castrol magnetec 10w-40
was desperate, idrive went off saying i am below minimum level of engine oil, i was on middle of an isolated highway and thats the best they had at the closest gas station
i poured 1L of castrol magnetec 10w-40
was desperate, idrive went off saying i am below minimum level of engine oil, i was on middle of an isolated highway and thats the best they had at the closest gas station
08-29-2009 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='988996' date='Aug 26 2009, 04:14 AM
beh... car is a depreciating asset 
08-29-2009 | 05:27 AM
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08-29-2009 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='992266' date='Aug 29 2009, 08:27 AM
Just change your oil soon as possible.
Right, as long as you're making payments on it. That is why I "DON'T" lease. I would much rather buy and pay it off. I am the type that will keep a car for 7 to 10 years before getting another.
Right, as long as you're making payments on it. That is why I "DON'T" lease. I would much rather buy and pay it off. I am the type that will keep a car for 7 to 10 years before getting another.
I always want to be under warranty and I get bored of a car after 3 years and want a new one. Then again, I never did get bored of my 540i Sport and turning it in at lease end was so very depressing. But I did not want it post-warranty expiration.
08-29-2009 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='992283' date='Aug 29 2009, 02:54 PM
I love cars 
(just felt like sharing that with you guys, in case you didn't know it
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(just felt like sharing that with you guys, in case you didn't know it
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