yng_750 247 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 hey guys about to do an oil change on my 740i its being driven for the most part relatively short distances and being taupo heading into winter will unfortunantly be running cold for much of the time its done just over 200kms starting to get a slight tappet rattle from a couple of lifters been recommended penrite SYN15w50 any other ideas also when i do manage to drive longish distances i drive it pretty hard so needs good performance protection and good cold start protection Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 To eliminate the noise go with 15w40, usually they would take 0w30 BMW recommends Castrol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 To eliminate the noise go with 15w40, usually they would take 0w30 BMW recommends Castrol yea thats what i thought the 15w50 would be close enough to 15w40 and abit better under load at about $70 per 5l bottle its not cheap prob spend nearly $200 for fuel air oil filters and oil but at least it will be done right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
