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      08-27-2012, 11:39 AM   #17
Tom K.
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Originally Posted by torquedemon View Post
you can use either one...castrol or mobil 1....as long as its 5w30. As for the amount you should add...my 1M actually said "engile oil low, please add 1 quart"
Mobil 1 5w30 is NOT approved by BMW although their 0W40 is approved.

Why not simply get a couple of spare quarts of BMW branded 5w30 from your dealer?

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