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08-12-2019, 01:29 PM | #1 |
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Which oil do you use?
N53 330i 2007
Going to be doing interim services on the 3 series. What are folk using? I remember buying oil recently but it seems to have went up in price! Triple QX on eurocarparts is cheap (5w-40) But can’t find specs on the stuff. Everything else is working out fairly pricey for oil |
08-12-2019, 02:16 PM | #3 |
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Does the 330i take 5w-40?? My 2007 330d takes 0w-30, and I'd assume that the diesel would need the higher grade, if anything....
Anyhow, I use Castrol Edge. I know that anything LL-04 certified (in the right grade) should be fine, but I can't shake the thought that Castrol *could* be better (and was recommended/used by BMW for this engine). You only get one shot at using bad oil... I get oil from Opie Oils, or eBay, generally. Got my filter tool from Halfrauds (Laser tool, I think)...online would probably be cheaper, but I needed one quick, and have a trade card. |
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08-15-2019, 01:44 AM | #6 | |
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I ended up using 5w40 on my n52 too I got myself 20 litres worked out cheaper |
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08-15-2019, 01:46 AM | #7 |
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08-20-2019, 02:58 AM | #8 | |
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I'm just waiting for my oil analysis from my last change so will see how that looks. I use use miller for oil analysis. I have the Beta 16 flute tool for the oil cap, I found the other one on amazon a bit sloppy. I think I got the beta one from amazon possibly amazon Germany. Always use Bosch or Mann oil filters. |
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08-20-2019, 11:26 AM | #9 |
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08-21-2019, 08:03 AM | #10 |
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ive just used some shell LL01 helix in my 330d,,had it left over from when i had 14 litres for my focus st 2.5....paid £38 i think from some website,,,proper oil place..might have been opie oils,,they had an offer on at the time with free delivery
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08-21-2019, 08:11 AM | #11 |
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Castrol Edge 0w30 in my 320i N43 and I use a Mann oil filter. I change the oil once a year (will be doing it this weekend). I usually get a couple of 4L when they're on offer in Costco. It's irritating that I can only find it in 4L bottles though. I know you can get 5L but can't seem to find it anywhere.
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