5w30

mikeoz · 09-23-2013, 11:00 AM

HI
Just wondering what oil people are running for 335i.
I currently have 5w30 but am thinking about 0w30. I understand that the difference is cold start thikness etc but uk does not really get cold enough for 0w ...is this correct?

Many thanks
Mike

Phil325i · 09-23-2013, 02:22 PM

You'll be fine. I've used 0W-40 for years (all year round) without issues.

nik patel · 09-26-2013, 06:11 AM

I use 5/30 on my 325 Sport, seems to be fine, apart from I need to top it up regularly, I have no oil leaks but I think this is just down to be a straight 6 engine.

mikeoz · 09-26-2013, 02:32 PM

Hi
Thanks for reply.
I am using 5w30 but never had to top up my 335i..so fwr anyway.

nik patel · 09-26-2013, 02:57 PM

What is your the miles on your car?

mikeoz · 09-26-2013, 03:38 PM

Hi
50k
Never topped it yet.

djgandy · 09-26-2013, 04:54 PM

I've done 6k since I got mine and it's not asked for a drop either :\

zltm089 · 09-27-2013, 07:48 AM

you should be fine with 0w 40, 5w 30, 5w 40.

v4hda · 09-27-2013, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nik patel

I use 5/30 on my 325 Sport, seems to be fine, apart from I need to top it up regularly, I have no oil leaks but I think this is just down to be a straight 6 engine.

are you getting through 1 litre per 1000/1200 miles as si am which scared me at first.

any smoke on start up?

gIzzE · 09-27-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nik patel

I use 5/30 on my 325 Sport, seems to be fine, apart from I need to top it up regularly, I have no oil leaks but I think this is just down to be a straight 6 engine.

If you are using loads of oil consider swapping to the M grade stuff.

10W60

nik patel · 09-29-2013, 01:17 PM

Hi, yes approx. 1 litre per 1000/1200 miles.

Really would like to take off all the panels below the engine and see if all is ok.

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Phil325i Brigadier General 615 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	You'll be fine. I've used 0W-40 for years (all year round) without issues. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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nik patel First Lieutenant 30 Rep 351 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M Sport Pro G20 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I use 5/30 on my 325 Sport, seems to be fine, apart from I need to top it up regularly, I have no oil leaks but I think this is just down to be a straight 6 engine. __________________ Nik
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mikeoz Major General 2856 Rep 5,607 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cambs iTrader: (1)	Hi Thanks for reply. I am using 5w30 but never had to top up my 335i..so fwr anyway.
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mikeoz Major General 2856 Rep 5,607 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cambs iTrader: (1)	Hi 50k Never topped it yet.
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djgandy Colonel 146 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	I've done 6k since I got mine and it's not asked for a drop either :\
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zltm089 Banned 243 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	you should be fine with 0w 40, 5w 30, 5w 40.
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nik patel First Lieutenant 30 Rep 351 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M Sport Pro G20 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Hi, yes approx. 1 litre per 1000/1200 miles. Really would like to take off all the panels below the engine and see if all is ok. __________________ Nik
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