Best oil and filter for m42?

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joeseth
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Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:21 am

I used castrol 10w/40 in my 318i, was wondering if people use 5w/40 in the 318is? Also what filter? I usually just buy the cheap halfords filters!
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redcar
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Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:01 am

You should really use an OEM oil filter. Try BMW for one.

As for oil, I just use castrol 10/40 as it's not too expensive.
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jon-m42
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Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:45 pm

Normally i get my oil filter from euro car parts and the oil i use is

Castrol Magnatec 10w-40
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