What oil do you use?

Xcution · 09-18-2012, 12:35 PM

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Here is the poll. If you pick other please say the name and XXw - XX you use in your car with the brand (full synthetic)

Example: Mobil-1 5w - 30

Thank you,

P.S. If there is a poll like this already please let me know, sorry for double posting.

J0E · 09-18-2012, 01:51 PM

Can't answer what I "do" use, but I have used Mobil 1 0W-40 in my old 330ci and now that maintenance is up, will probably use it in my 135i as well.

doublevanosrc · 09-18-2012, 01:58 PM

the BMW Castrol stuff.

JTBMW1 · 09-18-2012, 01:59 PM

It will be either 0W-40 Mobil One or 5W-30 Castrol Syntec (German, not US)- have not decided, just bought my first BMW ever 2 weeks ago. From what I read they are nearly the same viscosity. And this is tricky as after reading many posts on oil, there are only 3 types of oil allowed that are readily available in the US. (All full synthetic):

5W-30 Castrol Syntec- (German, not US)- which is BMW oil. (Order on line or buy at BMW dealer only- not available in parts stores)
0W-40 Mobil One (Commonly available)
5W-30 Valvoline SynPower (Not sure if this is US brand or German). US brand is commonly available.

I am curious as to what people who do their own work use. From reading other posts I see that 0W-40 Mobil One is most common.

Dackelone · 09-18-2012, 02:02 PM

I now use German Castrol Edge FST, 0w40.
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I use to use German Castrol RS Edge 0w40, but the FST has replaced this oil.
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Xcution · 09-18-2012, 02:06 PM

Forgot to add Amsoil to the damn list above? Can anyone testify to is this is a good option as well?

thanks,

Xcution · 09-18-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

I now use German Castrol Edge FST, 0w40.
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I use to use German Castrol RS Edge 0w40, but the FST has replaced this oil.
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How many of those containers does the 135i take.

Also how many quarts..6?

sam0329 · 09-18-2012, 02:15 PM

Motul x-cess 5W-40

Dackelone · 09-18-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcution

How many of those containers does the 135i take.

Also how many quarts..6?

Oil change with filter... (N54/N55)

6.9 quarts or 6.5 liters.

takrdown · 09-18-2012, 02:28 PM

Lubro-Moly...get it from BavAuto. Had an oil analysis done by Blackstone at my 75K mark and it came back saying that the engine looks better than average for an N54 of my mileage and that I could go as far as 6000 miles between oil changes. I still do 5000 though. I'm happy with it. It's not on the LL-1 list but it's on the LL-4 list...not that it makes it ok...just a point.

bmw1racer · 09-18-2012, 02:29 PM

I have the N51/N52 engine... And I just put in Mobil 1, 0W-40.

Tomas · 09-18-2012, 02:30 PM

I use Q8 Formula F1 10W-50.

08LMB135i · 09-18-2012, 08:11 PM

Castrol 0W-30 (German Stuff) change every 7000km.

nnguyen04 · 09-18-2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I now use German Castrol Edge FST, 0w40.
Attachment 752511

I use to use German Castrol RS Edge 0w40, but the FST has replaced this oil.
Attachment 752512

My been using bmw castrol 5w-30 forever. Can i switch to this right away? Heard many benefits running 0w-40

ZIPNBYE · 09-19-2012, 06:43 AM

Mobil-1 0W40...top of the "other approved oil list" by BMW. Have used it in all of my cars, past, current, and future.

x5mad · 09-19-2012, 06:44 AM

Shell helix ultra 5w-40

Dackelone · 09-19-2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nnguyen04

My been using bmw castrol 5w-30 forever. Can i switch to this right away? Heard many benefits running 0w-40

Sure, why couldn't you switch oils right a way?

BMW says you can use ANY oil in the 5w30, 5w40, 0w30, 0w40 grades that carry a "BMW Long Life 1 (LL1)" rating on them. And the oil has to be of API SM or better.

Many of us noticed cooler oil temps when we switched to German Castrol(G.C.) 0w40 oil. I used to run Mobil-1 European blend 0w40 LL1 oil, but then I switched to German Castrol in 0w40. I noticed right a way that the engine sounded less metallic on cold starts and seemed to run smoother. Also the oil temps went down almost two needle widths! I was sold on G.C.

kensington · 09-19-2012, 07:03 AM

Whatever the dealer installs. I probably will never change my own oil on this car. The dealer only charges $88 AND gives me a free rental, which is usually something cool.

On my old F150 I just use whatever is on sale!

Isdaako · 09-19-2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensington

Whatever the dealer installs. I probably will never change my own oil on this car. The dealer only charges $88 AND gives me a free rental, which is usually something cool.

$88 and a rental. Awesome!

nnguyen04 · 09-19-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Sure, why couldn't you switch oils right a way?

BMW says you can use ANY oil in the 5w30, 5w40, 0w30, 0w40 grades that carry a "BMW Long Life 1 (LL1)" rating on them. And the oil has to be of API SM or better.

Many of us noticed cooler oil temps when we switched to German Castrol(G.C.) 0w40 oil. I used to run Mobil-1 European blend 0w40 LL1 oil, but then I switched to German Castrol in 0w40. I noticed right a way that the engine sounded less metallic on cold starts and seemed to run smoother. Also the oil temps went down almost two needle widths! I was sold on G.C.

yay switching to 0w40 for my next oil change! thanks!

btw where can i get German Castrol Edge FST, 0w40 in USA locally? would one jug be enough?

phrenetiK · 09-19-2012, 10:00 AM

Pennzoil Ultra Euro spec 0w40

Xcution · 09-19-2012, 10:26 AM

I have a friend that uses Amsoil 5w - 30 and he says he runs colder than using mobil-1? Can anyone testify to this?

Is amsoil worth the pretty penny?

View Poll Results: Which oil do you use for your N54/N55 engine?
Castrol Syntec	25	33.33%
Mobil 1	30	40.00%
Pennzoil	2	2.67%
Valvoline SynPower	2	2.67%
Other	16	21.33%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

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J0E Year One of the 1 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 135i 6MT 'vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Can't answer what I "do" use, but I have used Mobil 1 0W-40 in my old 330ci and now that maintenance is up, will probably use it in my 135i as well.
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doublevanosrc Loves his G20 265 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 2020 330ix M sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	the BMW Castrol stuff. __________________ 2020 330ix-Msport Past- 2013 135i 2011 135i
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09-18-2012, 01:59 PM	#4
JTBMW1 Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 128i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (0)	It will be either 0W-40 Mobil One or 5W-30 Castrol Syntec (German, not US)- have not decided, just bought my first BMW ever 2 weeks ago. From what I read they are nearly the same viscosity. And this is tricky as after reading many posts on oil, there are only 3 types of oil allowed that are readily available in the US. (All full synthetic): 5W-30 Castrol Syntec- (German, not US)- which is BMW oil. (Order on line or buy at BMW dealer only- not available in parts stores) 0W-40 Mobil One (Commonly available) 5W-30 Valvoline SynPower (Not sure if this is US brand or German). US brand is commonly available. I am curious as to what people who do their own work use. From reading other posts I see that 0W-40 Mobil One is most common.
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09-18-2012, 02:02 PM	#5
Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I now use German Castrol Edge FST, 0w40. I use to use German Castrol RS Edge 0w40, but the FST has replaced this oil. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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09-18-2012, 02:06 PM	#6
Xcution Lieutenant 65 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2011 135i mSport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Forgot to add Amsoil to the damn list above? Can anyone testify to is this is a good option as well? thanks,
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09-18-2012, 02:15 PM	#8
sam0329 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmonton AB iTrader: (3)	Motul x-cess 5W-40
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09-18-2012, 02:28 PM	#10
takrdown Other car was a submarine 94 Rep 704 Posts Drives: i4M50 (waiting), 2013 R56 JCW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central CT iTrader: (7)	Lubro-Moly...get it from BavAuto. Had an oil analysis done by Blackstone at my 75K mark and it came back saying that the engine looks better than average for an N54 of my mileage and that I could go as far as 6000 miles between oil changes. I still do 5000 though. I'm happy with it. It's not on the LL-1 list but it's on the LL-4 list...not that it makes it ok...just a point.
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09-18-2012, 02:29 PM	#11
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	I have the N51/N52 engine... And I just put in Mobil 1, 0W-40. __________________
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09-18-2012, 02:30 PM	#12
Tomas Private 6 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I use Q8 Formula F1 10W-50.
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09-18-2012, 08:11 PM	#13
08LMB135i Rally Armored 135i, don't copy me! 1 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2008 Lemans Blue 135i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary Alberta iTrader: (0)	Castrol 0W-30 (German Stuff) change every 7000km.
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09-19-2012, 06:43 AM	#15
ZIPNBYE Let's save military ranks for those who earn it! 45 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: ...on the Ragged Edge Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW e92 M3 Cou ... [7.50] 2013 BMW e84 X1 xDr ... [7.00]	Mobil-1 0W40...top of the "other approved oil list" by BMW. Have used it in all of my cars, past, current, and future. __________________ Richard 2013 BMW M3 Individual -- Fire Orange (sold) 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i M-Sport -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe (#205/220) -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Coupe -- Space Grey (sold)
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09-19-2012, 06:44 AM	#16
x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	Shell helix ultra 5w-40
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09-19-2012, 07:03 AM	#18
kensington Private First Class 6 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tulsa, ok iTrader: (0)	Whatever the dealer installs. I probably will never change my own oil on this car. The dealer only charges $88 AND gives me a free rental, which is usually something cool. On my old F150 I just use whatever is on sale!
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09-19-2012, 10:00 AM	#21
phrenetiK Banned 36 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	Pennzoil Ultra Euro spec 0w40
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Xcution Lieutenant 65 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2011 135i mSport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I have a friend that uses Amsoil 5w - 30 and he says he runs colder than using mobil-1? Can anyone testify to this? Is amsoil worth the pretty penny?
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