tangalife 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Going to change out engine and diff oils this weekend, whats the best oils to use for both and how much estimated should I need? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 15, 2014 I can guarantee you will get 10 different answers and go search google to get another 100 more. Make up your own mind. Some say castrol 5-3 some say mobil 1 0-40 some say penrite list goes on and on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangalife 1 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 There must surely be an oil that is commonly agreed on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Mobil 1 5-40W full synthetic is what i used to use. I think any good quality synthetic 0-10 would be fine, would need about 8L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 There must surely be an oil that is commonly agreed on? no such thing in forum land 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 I habe used penrite 10w50. Biggest thing is check it meets at least bmw ll01 grade. Anything with that will be compatable. Better is bmw ll04. Other than that is opinion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 no such thing in forum land Haha thats right. Last time i checked repco had castrol edge fully synthetic 5-30 amongst other stuff for around $50 per 5L. You should get 2 bottles 10L should take 7.5L. Store the rest for next time so u only need to buy 1 bottle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Going to change out engine and diff oils this weekend, whats the best oils to use for both and how much estimated should I need? Have unused diff oil for an E39 540i. PM me if interested. I also used Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 full synthetic - quite pricey but very good and often on special at Supercheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 So 5w-40 is the right one fpr a 540i...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 So 5w-40 is the right one fpr a 540i...? From what I recall reading in the owners handbook of my old vanos 540i, 5w40 is best suited for our climate. The po has a pre-vanos m62 so the oil grade might be different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Yep 5W-40 full synthetic for NZ climate for the M62TUB44. Not sure what the recommended is for the non-vanos M62 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
