What engine oil??

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Ashley
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Sun May 20, 2007 6:57 pm

My E30 320 need a slight top up of oil but i'm not sure whats in it. What grade oil should i be using?

Thanks in advance

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snoops
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Sun May 20, 2007 7:06 pm

10/40
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Ashley
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Sun May 20, 2007 7:44 pm

Cheers mate :D
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Sun May 20, 2007 7:48 pm

According to my Owners Handbook it's 15/40 semi-synth.
This is why I no longer drive an E30......

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Ashley
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Sun May 20, 2007 7:59 pm

Oh.

Anyone else contribute?
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hairydave
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Sun May 20, 2007 8:41 pm

10w40 Semi
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Sun May 20, 2007 10:20 pm

Another vote for 10w40 semi - I use castrol magnatech? Never had any problems :cool:
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Sun May 20, 2007 10:37 pm

"castrol high mileage" as recomended by ashton bmw winkeye
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