What oil to run? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

luca335i · 03-10-2009, 08:38 PM

Looking to see what oil everyone is running in their tuned 335is. Ive been jus using the BMW Synthetic 5W30. Is it ok to use the oil for the M// cars or use a little thicker blend in the summer. Please state what brand you guys are using and any advice on which one.

ajrettke · 03-10-2009, 09:10 PM

I use mobil1 0-40 and also used it with my older S4 (2.7 TT engine).

XPO186 · 03-10-2009, 09:17 PM

I've got Elf Solaris 5W30 in the car right now... but I'm going to Motul 300V 5W40 for the summer months

luca335i · 03-10-2009, 09:37 PM

Would the thicker oil be harmful or clog any engine components

Rugs · 03-10-2009, 09:48 PM

I use the BMW Synthetic 5W30.

Sniz · 03-10-2009, 10:13 PM

was using Mobil 0w40 for 40k miles just about all tuned since 4k miles. No issues.

ToadHollow · 03-10-2009, 11:14 PM

The oil cap actually has Castrol imprinted on it ........
since I change oil every 7500K; I use Royal Purple for the in between OC.

Redline as well dependant on availability.

smellthebeans · 03-11-2009, 02:32 PM

Mobile 1 5W-30 (as per manufacturer recommnedation)

E90330iS · 03-11-2009, 02:46 PM

wanna try 0-40. anymore reviews on royal purple?

ToadHollow · 03-11-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by E90330iS

wanna try 0-40. anymore reviews on royal purple?

Here's a link from a write up the RP from e46fanatics.com ........
http://www.e46fanatics.com/features/...php?news_id=75

Here's a link from an earlier discussion within this forum .....
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=104413&page=2

Web: www.royalpurple.com

If you can afford $10.50 plus per quart then I prefer Redline ....
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_motoroil.asp

Socom · 03-12-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luca335i

Is it ok to use the oil for the M// cars or use a little thicker blend in the summer. Please state what brand you guys are using and any advice on which one.

No.

Heavier oil may not provide sufficient lubrication and heat transfer. More isn't necessarly better. Plus your gas mileage may suffer.

Stick with BMW branded Castrol 5w-30 or Mobil One 0w-40.

Fritzables · 03-13-2009, 03:41 AM

I have just gone from Martini to Royal Purple which I believe is superior. Will test oil at next interval (5,000K for me).

Take care with the viscosity as I once seized a g/box due to the oil being a tad too thick.

Fritzables.

742 · 03-13-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smellthebeans

Mobile 1 5W-30 (as per manufacturer recommnedation)

The manufacturer's standard is LL01, which the Mobil 1 5W-30 sold in the United States does not meet. There is a version sold in Europe that does (Mobil 1 5W-30 ESP), which confuses the matter.

The correct Mobil 1 in the United States is the 0W-40.

All oils that have met BMW's standards will have LL01 or LL04 in small print on the back of the bottle.

mtechnik3 · 03-13-2009, 09:50 PM

Here you go: http: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

http://www.bimmerfile.com/2009/03/11...ommended-oils/

I would stick to this list. Personally I choose to run Lubro Moly 5W-30...used and endorsed by BMW dealers in Europe (changed every 7500 mi.) You Can buy it at Bavarian Autosport. Been working out great for me.

ToadHollow · 03-13-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MiroE90

Here you go: http: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

http://www.bimmerfile.com/2009/03/11...ommended-oils/

I would stick to this list. Personally I choose to run Lubro Moly 5W-30...used and endorsed by BMW dealers in Europe (changed every 7500 mi.) You Can buy it at Bavarian Autosport. Been working out great for me.

Thanks for the links ...........

742 · 03-14-2009, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MiroE90

Here you go: http: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

http://www.bimmerfile.com/2009/03/11...ommended-oils/

I would stick to this list. Personally I choose to run Lubro Moly 5W-30...used and endorsed by BMW dealers in Europe (changed every 7500 mi.) You Can buy it at Bavarian Autosport. Been working out great for me.

The new BMW list should put this issue to bed, but there is one "gotcha" on it. The Valvoline SynPower 5W-30 with BMW approval is the MST version, which is NOT what is sold at the retail level in North America. It also my understanding, which may be wrong, that Valvoline SynPower 5W-30 MST is only available in bulk.

bulldog x6 · 03-14-2009, 04:48 PM

motul works great

335lvr · 03-20-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 742

The manufacturer's standard is LL01, which the Mobil 1 5W-30 sold in the United States does not meet. There is a version sold in Europe that does (Mobil 1 5W-30 ESP), which confuses the matter.

The correct Mobil 1 in the United States is the 0W-40.

All oils that have met BMW's standards will have LL01 or LL04 in small print on the back of the bottle.

+1...the Mobil 1 has a "European" Spec printed on it. That's the one to get.

mtechnik3 · 03-23-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335lvr

+1...the Mobil 1 has a "European" Spec printed on it. That's the one to get.

Exactly, same goes for Castrol. It's the Made in Germany or GC 0W-30.

742 · 03-24-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MiroE90

Exactly, same goes for Castrol. It's the Made in Germany or GC 5W30.

That would be the 0W-30. The Castrol Syntec 5W-30 sold in North America has no BMW approvals. On the other hand the 0W-30 has pretty much everthing; BMW, MB, VW and on and on.

flem · 03-24-2009, 02:07 PM

mobil 1 0w-40 FTW

chowser51 · 03-25-2009, 10:36 AM

Just picked up some Mobil 1 0w-40 today. Advance Auto was having a sale, 5 qts of any Mobil 1 and a Mobil 1 oil filter for $29.99. I ended up getting two sets, but Mobil 1 doesn't have an oil filter for my BMW, so I got filters for my wife's car. I'll pick up some BMW oil filters when I'm ready to change.

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luca335i Major Drives: 335I Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,193 iTrader: (3)	Would the thicker oil be harmful or clog any engine components __________________

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Rugs Lieutenant Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southeast U.S. Posts: 501 iTrader: (2)	I use the BMW Synthetic 5W30. __________________ "WorldsQuickest 335i E93" SMART-Top /One-Off Opaque Vinyl EYELIDS / 30% TINT / A.C.SCHNITZER Pedals / "M" Tri-Color Wheel w/Paddles / EIBACH Pro-Kit / AKEBONA F. & EBC RED-STUFF R.Dustless Pads / Drilled & Slotted ROTORS / MIRO M6 Reps / MICHELIN PS2's / U.R.Coated DP's / CYBA-QUAD Exhaust Tips / BMS-TUNED...

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Sniz Lieutenant General Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 10,456 iTrader: (1)	was using Mobil 0w40 for 40k miles just about all tuned since 4k miles. No issues. __________________

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ToadHollow RECOVERING E90POST ADDICT Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 5,058 iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [4.00]	The oil cap actually has Castrol imprinted on it ........ since I change oil every 7500K; I use Royal Purple for the in between OC. Redline as well dependant on availability. __________________ SOLD 05/07/2010 "Austin BMWs"/ "Detailed Pics"

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ajrettke New Member Drives: x Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: x Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	I use mobil1 0-40 and also used it with my older S4 (2.7 TT engine).

03-10-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
XPO186 Colonel Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,729 iTrader: (19)	I've got Elf Solaris 5W30 in the car right now... but I'm going to Motul 300V 5W40 for the summer months

03-11-2009, 02:32 PM	#8
smellthebeans Major Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,366 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 328i Coupe [0.00] 1990 325i [0.00]	Mobile 1 5W-30 (as per manufacturer recommnedation) __________________

03-11-2009, 02:46 PM	#9
E90330iS Major General Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redwood City, California Posts: 6,303 iTrader: (55) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	wanna try 0-40. anymore reviews on royal purple? __________________ Moved to the Bay Area. Looking for meets!

03-13-2009, 03:41 AM	#12
Fritzables Private First Class Drives: 2007 323i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA Posts: 131 iTrader: (0)	I have just gone from Martini to Royal Purple which I believe is superior. Will test oil at next interval (5,000K for me). Take care with the viscosity as I once seized a g/box due to the oil being a tad too thick. Fritzables.

03-14-2009, 04:48 PM	#17
bulldog x6 Major General Drives: x6 panzer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work Posts: 5,021 iTrader: (28)	motul works great

03-24-2009, 02:07 PM	#21
flem ..... Drives: 08 E92 335xi Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 320 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	mobil 1 0w-40 FTW __________________

03-25-2009, 10:36 AM	#22
chowser51 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 263 iTrader: (1)	Just picked up some Mobil 1 0w-40 today. Advance Auto was having a sale, 5 qts of any Mobil 1 and a Mobil 1 oil filter for $29.99. I ended up getting two sets, but Mobil 1 doesn't have an oil filter for my BMW, so I got filters for my wife's car. I'll pick up some BMW oil filters when I'm ready to change.

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