What oil is everyone running in their N52?

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by ///Makis

When I lived in Greece, I used olive oil, extra Virgin.

The green stuff from a village in Crete. It comes delivered to my house by donkey.


But since I'm back in the US now castrol edge 5w30

But I tried castrol 0w40 European formula my last oil change about 2 weeks ago and I think the car runs a little harsher at least when idling it seems to have a more distinct vibration and almost a metallic sound.

Anyone experience something similar?

I think I'm going to switch back to castrol 5w30 this weekend.

Also I add a small bottle of liquimoly anti friction usually during the oil change or a week or two after when I go to an auto parts store (I think one bottle is supposed to be for 5 liters or oil but I found it does the job for 6 and change.

I've been using Castrol 0W-40 older LL01 approved stock. Runs fine. I did experience more vis degradation from a UOA than I expected given really low miles.

? I think it might be b/c I run short trips too often?

I'll try olive oil only if it's from Kalamata olives.

[Petro135]

Liqui-moly molygen 5w40 in the green bottles. My favorite so far. With all my recent oil leaks I've been putting in cheaper oil. Running the car a little and checking for leaks. I have 1 left then its back to liqui-moly green for me

[golfer23rm]

Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 Oil. 6,5L
bmw use shell now.

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by golfer23rm

Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 Oil. 6,5L
bmw use shell now.

I think they are going back to Castrol.

[houbmw]

Motul 8100- forgot what weight they used but The car has always been in Florida and Texas and felt that the motul made the engine rev faster/respond faster. Possibly because of a lighter weight oil. Not many shops carry it though.

[golfer23rm]

Originally Posted by gjm120

I think they are going back to Castrol.

I blame ferrari for that.

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by golfer23rm

I blame ferrari for that.

Why is that?

[Papa Popov]

Originally Posted by Petro135

Liqui-moly molygen 5w40 in the green bottles. My favorite so far. With all my recent oil leaks I've been putting in cheaper oil. Running the car a little and checking for leaks. I have 1 left then its back to liqui-moly green for me

Ran this stuff since June and love it. Was going to replace OFHG and VCG, but found there was no reason to thanks to the dye.

I just wish FCP offered a kit with 5w30.

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by golfer23rm

Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 Oil. 6,5L
bmw use shell now.

As of February, back to Castrol!

I use Pennzoil (Shell) Euro 5W40.

[golfer23rm]

Originally Posted by gjm120

Why is that?

F1! the F1 team! useless bunch of f##ks.

[///Makis]

Originally Posted by gjm120

I've been using Castrol 0W-40 older LL01 approved stock. Runs fine. I did experience more vis degradation from a UOA than I expected given really low miles.

? I think it might be b/c I run short trips too often?

I'll try olive oil only if it's from Kalamata olives.

that's the good stuff!!

I just did the OFHG and changed back To castrol edge edge 5w30 and the idle has noise and vibration has gotten a lot better :

I know the 0w40 or 0w30 is better in winter but call me crazy, I feel like my car runs better on 5w30 -_-

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by ///Makis

that's the good stuff!!

I just did the OFHG and changed back To castrol edge edge 5w30 and the idle has noise and vibration has gotten a lot better :

I know the 0w40 or 0w30 is better in winter but call me crazy, I feel like my car runs better on 5w30 -_-

That is the stock oem oil isn't it?

[///Makis]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

That is the stock oem oil isn't it?

I don't know if the castrol edge still has the LL-01 or LL04 certification ( I don't know which one is for US and which is for EU)

But the cap on the car says bmw recommends castrol and I think the owner manual says 5w30 grade.

What are you using out of curiosity?

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by ///Makis

I don't know if the castrol edge still has the LL-01 or LL04 certification ( I don't know which one is for US and which is for EU)

But the cap on the car says bmw recommends castrol and I think the owner manual says 5w30 grade.

What are you using out of curiosity?

Currently running BMW's high performance oil. I think it is the LL01 5w30 (or 0w30). I bought a case a while back when it was on sale at a decent price. My car and the wife's Mini Cooper just run better on it vs the other brands I've tried. Smoother

[bobowar135]

I have been using Penrite oils in my cars for many years and was stoked when I learned that they made an oil to BMW LL-01 specs. To all aussie 1addicts, Penrite HPR-5 packaging may claim LL-04 specs but this is incorrect. I have been in contact with Penrite HQ and they confirm that this is a mis-print which should read LL-01.

[harleyjohnston027]

I have been using BMW 5W-30 and it gives my ride a boost to ashes. Really great. And i also get my maintenance done by 247 home rescue in the UK. Excellent service.

[Ralph123x]

I'm in USA and I plan on running Pennzoil Euro 5W-30. I see Longlife-04 but not LL-1 in the bottle. Is that bad?

If yes, what is everyone using right now 2022?

[e91n52power]

All the time, Castrol Oil on all my cars.

[jdt10768]

BMW 0W30 FCP Euro kit

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AMSOIL Euro 0w40.

[markcia]

I use Pennzoil (Shell) Euro 5W40.

[iamroddy]

I typically use Redline oils in the BMW...either 0w40 or 5w30. If I can't find either, my go-to 'good' oil is Castrol 0w30 European (formerly known as German Castrol, or GC for short). GC also goes in the Tacoma and (supercharged) Mustang, If that's worth anything...