phil millar 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2007 Hi guys,just wondering how often you change the engine oil and what brand and type of oil you use,eg Semi Synthetic or Mineral oil and the brand,let's see what you come up with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2007 ELF 10W40 Semi-hardon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted July 27, 2007 I do mine 6 months 5000km. Use good oil and do a search on here for oil threads - there are a couple debating the various benefits of choosing one type over the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADBMA 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2007 every 10,000ks bout 6 months, penzoil platnium full synthetic good stuff, still a nice honey coulor after 10,000 k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2007 Every 5000 kmswith Castrol Magnetc semi synthetic 10/40 seems to stay clean for that duration as well Anything we run with synthetic oil (AMS OIL)gets 10,000 to 15,000 km changes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 27, 2007 castrol 5w 30 full synthetic,run for the full service interval about 12 000 km which is about 150 workdays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) Penrite HPR5 5w40 ACEA A3/B3. Semi synthetic but totally synthetic base stock. Absolutely best value around (imo) and available at supercheap auto. Get the filter from the dealer - cheaper! And if you dont have a service indicator, go by time (6 months max!) unless you clock up 5000 kms in that time! This is one of my favorite subjects! Very sad I know! Cheers. Edited July 28, 2007 by bekker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 28, 2007 i buy my oil and filter from the dealer,take a couple of "cans" with car club discount prolly one of the cheapest ways to buy synthetic oil,esp when you need 6 litres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted July 29, 2007 i buy my oil and filter from the dealer,take a couple of "cans" with car club discount prolly one of the cheapest ways to buy synthetic oil,esp when you need 6 litres I just did a service last week on the M3, i used castrol 5w30, 7.5 litres later at $80 per 5 litres, oh well got sum left over for next time i sopose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wms 1 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Ive been 2 1/2 years without oilchange now - e34 535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADBMA 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Ive been 2 1/2 years without oilchange now - e34 535i try an oil change youll notice a difference, take better care of your ride man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil millar 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2007 try an oil change youll notice a difference, take better care of your ride man.Did you not read what the post asked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekker 7 Report post Posted August 2, 2007 (edited) Ive been 2 1/2 years without oilchange now - e34 535i Thats about two years is too long dude! Unless you're doing only open road driving AND having your oil analysed. Seriously, with the price of decent quality lubricants at places like Supercheap, theres just no excuse for neglecting your beemer like that. Unless you're wanting to provide the rest of with a parts car.... Cheers Edited August 2, 2007 by bekker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADBMA 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2007 Did you not read what the post asked. yup, but just had to put in my 2 cents on that post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tintop 10 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 Change the other halfs e36 328i every 5000km with a genuine bmw filter, castrol magnatec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wms 1 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Thats about two years is too long dude! Unless you're doing only open road driving AND having your oil analysed. Seriously, with the price of decent quality lubricants at places like Supercheap, theres just no excuse for neglecting your beemer like that. Unless you're wanting to provide the rest of with a parts car.... Cheers Im trying to kill her but she wont die Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 i doubt not having an oil change will kill her.. my old car a 94 waggon.. which I bought in 2004 still had its stock oil filter on when I gave it an oil change.. oil was so black it could block out the sun! And I do mine every 6 months too, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntonyG 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2007 Ive been 2 1/2 years without oilchange now - e34 535i Thats criminal bro. Good luck killing a M30, there a tough motor!! I do my 325i every 5000KM, screw the lights!!! Valvoline 15W-40 I do my Starion every 2000KM because it only gets driven hard and its a mitsi so if I dont it will probably blow up! Valvoline 20W-50 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
