What's the best engine oil to use on a 325 e30

[gurps_singh1]

i've just brought my first E30, was woundering if anyone could recommend which engine oil is the best for a 325 E30.

Thanks

Gurps

[Ziggy]

Have a look in the "Oil advice and recommendations" thread at the top of the page

[gurps_singh1]

ok Thanks

[oilman]

Well, a 5w-40 fully synthetic.

The best:

Silkolene PRO S 5w-40 BMW Approved
Motul 300V 5w-40

Cheers
Simon

[Paul325i]

The BMW M20 engine was designed for use with a multi-grade 10w40 to 20w50 mineral oil, putting fully synthetic in an old engine is never a good idea.

I'd stick to a semi synthetic 10w40.

[oilman]

Sorry I have to disagree, the BMW engine has very fine tolerances and is perfectly suited to synthetic oils.

There are too many benefits to ignore them.

Cheers
Simon

[panesar_e30]

i never know which 1 to use either.

[oilman]

Take my word for it, this is my business, not a hobby.

5w-40 synthetic all the way!

Cheers
Simon

[DAN]

i've used semi synthetic 10w40 in all of my BMW's changing it every 7 - 10k and its like brand new

[Paul325i]

Sorry I have to disagree, the BMW engine has very fine tolerances and is perfectly suited to synthetic oils.

There are too many benefits to ignore them.

Cheers
Simon

I'm not arguing with you I'm simply offering my opinion.

An M20 with 100k+ miles on the clock as most E30's have doesn't quite fit into the category "fine tolerances" IMO.