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I use a one year/10k OCI on my BMWs and my Mini.
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The only oil viscosity available is a 10W 30 and we do not experience winters but 88 degree average temperature daily. Is this okay?
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No 0w40's or 5w40's? You don't necessarily need an oil for temp changes, but the viscosity tends to tell us the quality of it. |
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Hi, I am new here, first time post and thank your for the helpful comments as they made me want to joint this group.
Two things about oil: I live in boiling Fort Lauaderdale, FL where temperature is always at least 90 degrees usually 98 in summer. My BMW service manual that I bought, says Castrol Euro version SH or higher 5w-40 oil is for the heat. I use that without problems. I recommend the Euro version but it may not be needed. SECONDLY and more important! How many quarts? I strongly recommend putting in ONLY the 5 quart jug. Two reasons; first I measured the oil i took out and it was 5 quarts. So 5 qts out 5 qts in. Previously I had to pay $1300 to change my valve cover gasket and I believe it was from putting in 5.6 qts when that was not needed. So this is a word of caution. Too much oil has to leak out somewhere. I am not sure this was my problem but I had 50K mileage and it needed a valve cover gasket? I second the notion that the oil measuring sensor is almost worthless. It only reads full even though it appears to have sensitive measuring points. Do not overfill and have a great day! |
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That's because the N55 and older gen BMW engines are kind a slanted to the passenger side. So the oil almost always seep out from there. Don't hear much VCG issues with newer BMW engines.
For oil changes, I generally fill ~4.5l. Drive around a bit and check. Top off as needed. |
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Found some castrol 5w-40 this last oil change. Thanks
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