Oil for M5 - Urgent Help Please
04-20-2010, 05:40 PM
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great reply's gentlemen... rn't we guys like freakin angels from heaven ? 
First thing you gotta check how low the oil is.... read the manual
if its not too low then just go and grab a bottle or two from the dealer tomorrow
If it seems very low since the light came on
Then u could always grab any synthic oil (yes i mean ANY) the closest grade will be 10w40.. should do just fine...
adding one quart will not damage your motor...
But def get an oil change sooner or later (but not too late months or so) if you add another grade.. just so the viscosity could be the same through out and it wouldn't be too hard on the oil pump...
Ciao. (and please dun freak out.. its just a freakin car... j/k)
First thing you gotta check how low the oil is.... read the manual
if its not too low then just go and grab a bottle or two from the dealer tomorrow
If it seems very low since the light came on
Then u could always grab any synthic oil (yes i mean ANY) the closest grade will be 10w40.. should do just fine...
adding one quart will not damage your motor...
But def get an oil change sooner or later (but not too late months or so) if you add another grade.. just so the viscosity could be the same through out and it wouldn't be too hard on the oil pump...
Ciao. (and please dun freak out.. its just a freakin car... j/k)
MAKE SURE IT READS "+1 QT". JUST BECAUSE IT SAYS LOW, DOESN'T MEAN YOU NEED TO ADD A QUART. IT WILL TELL YOU WHEN TO ADD 1 QUART VIA IDRIVE AND IT WILL ALSO TELL YOU THIS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, WHERE IT WILL SAY +1 QT. VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REALIZE THAT.
04-20-2010, 05:41 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Thanks for everyone's opinion and advice on the M5 oil.
Is everyone following factory oil change intervals or a lesser oil change interval is recommended.
someone has mentioned to me once to change the oil on every 5,000 miles. is it true as since I have the car for less than 8,000 miles I have yet to change the oil
what is the overall suggestion on this oil change interval for M5.
factory computer readings or ..?
Is everyone following factory oil change intervals or a lesser oil change interval is recommended.
someone has mentioned to me once to change the oil on every 5,000 miles. is it true as since I have the car for less than 8,000 miles I have yet to change the oil
what is the overall suggestion on this oil change interval for M5.
factory computer readings or ..?
04-20-2010, 05:46 PM
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i do mine every 4-6 months cuz i hardly drive at all (less than 2k miles every 6 months). or before and after i take a long ass trip.
04-20-2010, 05:53 PM
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Correct!
MAKE SURE IT READS "+1 QT". JUST BECAUSE IT SAYS LOW, DOESN'T MEAN YOU NEED TO ADD A QUART. IT WILL TELL YOU WHEN TO ADD 1 QUART VIA IDRIVE AND IT WILL ALSO TELL YOU THIS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, WHERE IT WILL SAY +1 QT. VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REALIZE THAT.
MAKE SURE IT READS "+1 QT". JUST BECAUSE IT SAYS LOW, DOESN'T MEAN YOU NEED TO ADD A QUART. IT WILL TELL YOU WHEN TO ADD 1 QUART VIA IDRIVE AND IT WILL ALSO TELL YOU THIS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, WHERE IT WILL SAY +1 QT. VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REALIZE THAT.
04-20-2010, 05:56 PM
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WoW.. 3,000 miles... that is Low..or is it..?
I do normal driving and this M is my daily driver using about 250 miles a week or so in normal city / Highway combination drive. Do You think I need to chaneg with a normal 5,000 - 10,000 intervals. Any advice will be appreciated.
do you do it yourself or have the dealer take care of it for you.
How involved is the process to change the oil of an M?
I do normal driving and this M is my daily driver using about 250 miles a week or so in normal city / Highway combination drive. Do You think I need to chaneg with a normal 5,000 - 10,000 intervals. Any advice will be appreciated.
do you do it yourself or have the dealer take care of it for you.
How involved is the process to change the oil of an M?
04-20-2010, 06:02 PM
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04-20-2010, 06:04 PM
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WoW.. 3,000 miles... that is Low..or is it..?
I do normal driving and this M is my daily driver using about 250 miles a week or so in normal city / Highway combination drive. Do You think I need to chaneg with a normal 5,000 - 10,000 intervals. Any advice will be appreciated.
do you do it yourself or have the dealer take care of it for you.
How involved is the process to change the oil of an M?
I do normal driving and this M is my daily driver using about 250 miles a week or so in normal city / Highway combination drive. Do You think I need to chaneg with a normal 5,000 - 10,000 intervals. Any advice will be appreciated.
do you do it yourself or have the dealer take care of it for you.
How involved is the process to change the oil of an M?
04-20-2010, 06:41 PM
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I have my indy mechanic do it. When the service lights come on for the car, I take it to my dealer for the free servicing. I would never take my M to the dealer and pay their rates. I would highly recommend finding a good indy mechanic and becoming best friends with them. it will save you thousands if you plan on keeping the car.
Any master listing where I can search..?
04-20-2010, 06:43 PM
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If Castrol High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available and you need to add oil between oil changes, only use synthetic oils with the following specifications for M vehicles:
Synthetic Engine Oils - BMW NA
Independent BMW Service Professionals
- Viscosity - preferred SAE 10W-60
- Alternative - SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-50 or SAE 10W-50
Synthetic Engine Oils - BMW NA
Independent BMW Service Professionals
04-21-2010, 05:08 AM
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Thanks again for everyone's help. very much appreciated.