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Originally Posted by doug_999
And from all my searching I can find NOTHING that says BMW uses a different oil for the factory fill. Someone please prove it - of note, for you young ones on the board, the 1,200 mile service was not originally unique to the M cars - it was all BMWs at one point - because it is a smart thing to do NOT because the oil is different.
PS - thinner viscosity would not collect the particles - thicker would  . |
Very interesting to hear Doug 999 . Dealership changed both Engine and Diff oil at the 1200 mile service. Lots of mechanical parts moving in engine so metal shavings and debris will be collected in the oil filter.