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What Oil and Filter?
I've scanned a few threads and the engineery stuff splits my head. What is a reliable, quality and easily obtainable oil for the N55? I will not track the car at all but will be autoxing. Oil will be changed every 2,500 to 3,000 miles. Probably too often, but I like to piddle in the garage and its certainly not hurting anything.
I had the same routine in the C6 Corvette GS and used the factory fill Mobile1. 11 quarts... I could get it anywhere and there was always a deal, |
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02-09-2019, 11:36 AM | #3 |
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If you want an “easy button”, ECS Tuning has oil change kits with everything you need. Just order one a couple of weeks before you need it so that it’s on hand when you’re ready, and you’re good to go.
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You need to make sure that the oil is LL01 certified. BMW uses Shell oil . https://www.shell.com/motorist/oils-...tra-5w-30.html
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02-11-2019, 03:26 AM | #7 |
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Motul 0w40 it's LL-01, and the m2 spec Mann filter (which isn't the standard hu816x look at the BMW part numbers for m2 n55 vs standard n55's, and Mann's part numbers).
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here's a big discussion from the maintenance and oil subforum https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1478510
If the BMW branded oil is "overkill", you can always try and find Pennzoil Platinum Euro (not euro L) 5w30 which is LL01, has a very low NOACK %, and likely the same thing as the BMW branded. Looks like you should be able to get it in a 5 quart jug with the same kind of deals you see Mobil1,Castrol Edge, etc... on sale for at Wal-Mart and the chain auto parts stores. This SHOULD be the stuff https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...o+5w30+5+quart |
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Good stuff!
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0W40 Mobil 1 from Wally World is only $26 for 5qts and use Mann Filter, always change O-rings and copper washer for oil pan bolt (these parts come with filter)
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