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  2. Posted · Edited by JayE36 · Report reply

    Hi does anyone have any ideas to why I am hearing a ticking noise from the engine bay? It started recently about a week ago but then would stop after a few seconds of starting I figured it was a belt or something but today it stays ticking even when the car heats up and when I rev also.

    I have been reading things from it being a purge valve or vanos and all types of things does anyone have any ideas.

    I was just about to go down to supercheapauto to get a 17mm socket but then this happened and I am not sure whether I should drive it or not.

    Specs 96 323i Coupe M52b

    Thanks

    Solved it performed an engine flush and changed whatever the previous oil was from previous owner with HPR5 5w 40 Penrite tick was gone straight away.

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    21 hours ago, viskop said:

    Hi Jordan,

    Over the last 20 years of driving 6 cylinder E36 BMWs, I have always used Castrol Magnatic 10w40. Sometimes you can get a good deal, but in general the Magnatec 10w40 is around $50 for 4L...and you will need around 6L (so you will need to buy 2 x 4 Litres). Best I ever got was 5 months ago when I bought 2 x 4 Litres of Magnatec for $27-00 each.

    Good luck. :rolleyes:

     

    19 hours ago, M3AN said:

    I'd flush the system (with inexpensive synthetic oil) and then refill with a good synthetic. Penrite HPR5 is perfect, especially when on special at Repco. A million opinions won't change this, it's fact.

    Now, for my M3 I use Castrol Edge. You should actually avoid Magnatec in NZ because it's a mineral blend (mineral = bad). But 'Edge grade' oil can't be justified in a m52.

     

    Cheers for your help guys I think ill go with the HPR5 if I can manage to get it on sale it seems to be best oil so far

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    19 hours ago, BreakMyWindow said:

    Do every one a favour and stop an oil thread before it starts.... Get an owners manual and get an oil that's suited to the climate of where you live. 

     

    :)

    I just wanted to see the opinions of everybody on here because im assuming the majority of users on here have more experience with bmws in general and may have found something better than recommended OEM oils through their own experience.

  6. Posted · Edited by JayE36 · Report reply

    Hey guys

    323i 1996 m52b

    I am wanting to change out the oil on my e36 but not overly sure what oil I should use I have seen people mentioning Mobil 1 5w30 and also saw HPR5 Penrite as a suggestion on this site.

    I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation of which oil and or what oil they use on their e36

    I am not sure when the oil was changed last I bought the car on 130k now its at 165k and changing the oil hasn't crossed my mind since it runs perfectly fine to me but im assuming the state of the oil is absolutely terrible.

    Any help will be much appreciated cheers.

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