What Engine Oil Are You Using?

hl0m4n · 01-03-2008, 02:54 AM

after mixed thoughts on which engine oil to run i want to run a poll and see what you guys are using and what weight. i still don't know what factory weight is and i get mixed people using 0W-40 and 5W-40.

RMRC · 01-03-2008, 07:47 AM

German Castrol Edge 0w-30

Daya · 01-03-2008, 07:52 AM

Elf

ArmyBimmerDude · 01-03-2008, 07:58 AM

RP 5W-30

jadeddjay · 01-03-2008, 09:02 AM

i am using amsoil 5w-40. it has bmw ll-04 specs and its weight is also recommended (along with 5w-30) in p114 of the manual for the 335i

plus i live down south and it doesnt get too terribly cold

jon@themshop · 01-03-2008, 10:04 AM

ELF Solaris LSX 5w-30. Also has BMW LL-04 rating and made for turbocharged, multi-valve, direct injection engines. Gas and diesel.

jadeddjay · 01-03-2008, 10:05 AM

yea it was between elf and amsoil for me... maybe i will try elf next : )

Tuned335i · 01-03-2008, 11:36 AM

Mobil 1 0w-40

Alias · 01-03-2008, 11:58 AM

elf solaris from jon@mshop

335i4u2nv · 01-03-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuned335i

Mobil 1 0w-40

i like to add oil once in awhile after about 2k

Calgary Agent · 01-03-2008, 12:22 PM

I just dropped the oil for the second time and used BMW synthetic 5w-30 this time. First oil change (@ 1,500km) I used Mobil 0-40, but it's too cold here to run that in the winter (don't need 40-weight oil at -30C).

I'm anal about oil changes, and will likely continue to change it every 5000km. BTW .... the oil that came out this last time (at 6,500km, with 5000km's on it) was very dark / dirty. While I'm sure there are some here that believe synthetic oils only need to be changed every 15-20K km's, I'm more concerned about contaminants in the oil that reduce its effectiveness. The cost of an oil change is cheap compared to the piece of mind I get

Mr. 5 · 01-03-2008, 12:24 PM

Mobil1 0w 40.

Worked great in my GLI and works great in my 335.
My engine loved to drink up the castrol 5w 30, but I haven't needed to add any 0w 40.

ArmyBimmerDude · 01-03-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alias

elf solaris from jon@mshop

How much? I need an oil change soon and I hear elf is great

stressdoc · 01-03-2008, 12:28 PM

I plan to use a 0w/40 in winter and 5w/40 in summer. RP. Not sure what to do with the yearly free change.

Alias · 01-03-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

How much? I need an oil change soon and I hear elf is great

I took my car to his shop for the oil change. It was very cheap (I dont remember the price). Im sure if you send him a PM he would sell you some.

LACA335i · 01-03-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon@themshop

ELF Solaris LSX 5w-30. Also has BMW LL-04 rating and made for turbocharged, multi-valve, direct injection engines. Gas and diesel.

hey how about 0w-30. is it better than 5w-30? since california does not have that serious of a wealther it should be ok right?

Terry335 · 01-03-2008, 02:20 PM

Mobile 1 0-40 here.

Gen_E92 · 01-03-2008, 02:30 PM

+1 on Elf Solaris. Not sure if it's due to the cooler autume weather, but the car ran slightly cooler after the change.

07-335XI · 01-03-2008, 02:38 PM

motul 300v 5w-30

BoLaS · 01-03-2008, 02:48 PM

Elf! its the boommbb! lol

ChaneRZ · 01-03-2008, 03:01 PM

Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30

hl0m4n · 01-03-2008, 06:44 PM

is the amsoil oil the color of factory? or in other words, no problem having this and dealer right?

thanks guys.

View Poll Results: What Engine Oil Are You Using?
Castrol Syntec	27	21.95%
Royal Purple	5	4.07%
Redline	4	3.25%
Mobil	32	26.02%
Amsoil	8	6.50%
BMW Bottle	42	34.15%
Other	5	4.07%
Voters: 123. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2008, 02:54 AM	#1
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01-03-2008, 07:47 AM	#2
RMRC Lieutenant 19 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335d Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West iTrader: (0)	German Castrol Edge 0w-30
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ArmyBimmerDude Major General 152 Rep 5,501 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	RP 5W-30 __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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jadeddjay Major 115 Rep 1,441 Posts Drives: e92 335i, f10 m5 comp Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: jackson, ms iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	i am using amsoil 5w-40. it has bmw ll-04 specs and its weight is also recommended (along with 5w-30) in p114 of the manual for the 335i plus i live down south and it doesnt get too terribly cold
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01-03-2008, 10:04 AM	#6
jon@themshop Captain 38 Rep 762 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles/Eagle Rock, CA iTrader: (8)	ELF Solaris LSX 5w-30. Also has BMW LL-04 rating and made for turbocharged, multi-valve, direct injection engines. Gas and diesel.
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jadeddjay Major 115 Rep 1,441 Posts Drives: e92 335i, f10 m5 comp Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: jackson, ms iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	yea it was between elf and amsoil for me... maybe i will try elf next : )
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01-03-2008, 11:36 AM	#8
Tuned335i Major 24 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: World of Torque iTrader: (0)	Mobil 1 0w-40
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Alias dork 38 Rep 477 Posts Drives: //M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: so cal iTrader: (3)	elf solaris from jon@mshop
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Calgary Agent Captain 21 Rep 703 Posts Drives: '11 550i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F10 550i [0.00]	I just dropped the oil for the second time and used BMW synthetic 5w-30 this time. First oil change (@ 1,500km) I used Mobil 0-40, but it's too cold here to run that in the winter (don't need 40-weight oil at -30C). I'm anal about oil changes, and will likely continue to change it every 5000km. BTW .... the oil that came out this last time (at 6,500km, with 5000km's on it) was very dark / dirty. While I'm sure there are some here that believe synthetic oils only need to be changed every 15-20K km's, I'm more concerned about contaminants in the oil that reduce its effectiveness. The cost of an oil change is cheap compared to the piece of mind I get
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01-03-2008, 12:24 PM	#12
Mr. 5 Modder Raider 755 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	Mobil1 0w 40. Worked great in my GLI and works great in my 335. My engine loved to drink up the castrol 5w 30, but I haven't needed to add any 0w 40. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I plan to use a 0w/40 in winter and 5w/40 in summer. RP. Not sure what to do with the yearly free change. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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01-03-2008, 02:20 PM	#17
Terry335 Banned 96 Rep 2,587 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Mobile 1 0-40 here.
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01-03-2008, 02:30 PM	#18
Gen_E92 Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,432 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 335i [7.80]	+1 on Elf Solaris. Not sure if it's due to the cooler autume weather, but the car ran slightly cooler after the change.
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01-03-2008, 02:38 PM	#19
07-335XI Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: bcdefghijklmnopqrstuwxyz iTrader: (5)	motul 300v 5w-30
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BoLaS Captain 33 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MIA iTrader: (1)	Elf! its the boommbb! lol __________________
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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 81 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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01-03-2008, 06:44 PM	#22
hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	is the amsoil oil the color of factory? or in other words, no problem having this and dealer right? thanks guys.
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