noob question on engine oil

kalsha · 06-01-2008, 02:15 PM

On my drive home today, it said minimum oil level and im at 5400 miles. I have no idea what kind of oil i just fill into my car, please help out, and i know im supposed to fill one quart. Is it normal at this amount of miles for the oil to be at minimum level? thank you, i know its pretty noob =)

ybbiz34 · 06-01-2008, 02:19 PM

BMW 5w30 (Castrol) is what you need. You can buy it at your BMW dealer's parts department, or wait until your service department opens up and they'll fill you up for free.

You can drive one quart low for a little while with no problems.

kalsha · 06-01-2008, 02:20 PM

i have a SSTT and a bms intake, they will care im guessing, right?

e.n335 · 06-01-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kalsha

i have a SSTT and a bms intake, they will care im guessing, right?

they will.

Robertbog · 06-01-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by e.n335

they may.

fixed

kalsha · 06-01-2008, 02:35 PM

im guessing its not that hard, you jsut pop the cap and fill one quart of 5w30 castrol oil? no need to take to bmw dealership.

kalsha · 06-01-2008, 02:42 PM

also, is it normal for me to run out of oil at 5400 miles? thanx =0

e.n335 · 06-01-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertbog

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ybbiz34 · 06-01-2008, 03:07 PM

The BMW Castrol is what I'd suggest.

Orient330iNYC · 06-01-2008, 03:20 PM

Mobil1 0W40 also meets the requirements (not mobil1 5W30)

Blue92 · 06-01-2008, 06:17 PM

Pick up a couple of filters from the dealer, some oil ( BMW Castrol or Mobil1 0w40 ) and do an oil change. Your turbos will thank you for it!

Dan335i · 06-01-2008, 06:59 PM

Yes its normal to use a quart of oil on our motors at over 5k miles.to answer your question.BTW i would use the factory oil.

kenleyto · 06-02-2008, 02:44 AM

how about castrol syntec sae 5w-50??
can i use this for 335??

Sam12345 · 06-02-2008, 02:47 AM

mobile 0w-40 FTW

Tuned335i · 06-03-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam12345

mobile 0w-40 FTW

+1

thekurgan · 06-03-2008, 08:10 AM

Noob or not at least

LambOfGod · 06-03-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue92

Pick up a couple of filters from the dealer, some oil ( BMW Castrol or Mobil1 0w40 ) and do an oil change. Your turbos will thank you for it!

haha...I was thinking the same thing. It is about time for an oil change especially if he is runing a piggy. Motor is working hard and needs new oil for sure.

742 · 06-03-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kenleyto

how about castrol syntec sae 5w-50??
can i use this for 335??

No. You want oil with BMW LL-01 approval. Realistic choices are:

BMW oil from the dealer
Mobil 1 0W-40
Castrol 0W-30 (yes, 0W-30).

NOT the American version of Mobil 1 5W-30.

NOT the Castrol Syntec 5W-30 sold in American parts stores.

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ybbiz34 Brigadier General 670 Rep 4,959 Posts Drives: 2023 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	BMW 5w30 (Castrol) is what you need. You can buy it at your BMW dealer's parts department, or wait until your service department opens up and they'll fill you up for free. You can drive one quart low for a little while with no problems.
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kalsha Private First Class 11 Rep 147 Posts Drives: MY09 Space Gray E92 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	im guessing its not that hard, you jsut pop the cap and fill one quart of 5w30 castrol oil? no need to take to bmw dealership.
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