Oil - quick question please...

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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:58 am

Hi guys, quick question.

e30, 1988 325i. What oil should I be using?? Car is used for track usage and weekends.

Many thanks.... :D
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:40 pm

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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:56 pm

haha, interesting.....

Well, I'm waiting for my response from them!
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:00 pm

What's the mileage?
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:26 pm

86k yep, 86k....!
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:16 pm

I stuck Mobil 0w40 in mine. 158,000 miles. Runs like a dream - bug Opie or try CostCo.
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:29 pm

Castrol 10w 40 tends to be one of the most popular. The green Magnatec would be one of the best.


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Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:24 am

5w/30-10w/30 or 10w/40 synth :eek:
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