Suitable Oil - E90

Warren16 · Apr 17, 2013

I have to firstly say that only after joing the forum & seen some threads on how important it is to use the right oil in your car did i think about changing mine to the correct one.....

So what is actually the right or most suited oil to use in my car :flyfun:

2005 320I e90
160k on the clock

Any suggestions ?

Flash-Gordon · Apr 17, 2013

opcorn:

Warren16 · Apr 17, 2013

Flash-Gordon said:
opcorn:

lol think there are going to be ALOT of various answers/ suggestions here ?

Flash-Gordon · Apr 17, 2013

Warren16 said:
Flash-Gordon said:

opcorn:

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lol think there are going to be ALOT of various answers/ suggestions here ?

I would say stick to what bmw recommends

Let's hope this thread stays "friendly" :fencelook:

akash · Apr 17, 2013

I always use oil supplied by BMW.

Currently BMW users Castrol 5w30 Magnatec in the E90.

BMW is also much cheaper with the oil prices then at Autzone or Midas.

Warren16 · Apr 17, 2013

akash said:
I always use oil supplied by BMW.

Currently BMW users Castrol 5w30 Magnatec in the E90.

BMW is also much cheaper with the oil prices then at Autzone or Midas.

thanks Akash, im currently using this, so maybe its better i stick to it....

just thought there would be better / different oil that i could be using.

moranor@axis · Apr 17, 2013

im going to say Liqui moly because it does not have the sludge issues the dealers stuff seems to have

Top Tec 4100 5 W-40 is what I recommend to my customers who hammer their cars from time to time

Top Tec 4200 5 W-30 for those that hardly ever drive hard and sit in traffic all day or do very short trips

both have all the relevant BMW approvals for your car :rollsmile:

sanesh21 · Apr 17, 2013

On my e90 320i I use Castrol Edge 10w-40. As the car is doing higher mileage a "Thicker " substance oil I found helped.

moranor@axis · Apr 17, 2013

im using Top Tec 4100 5W-40 on my 1999 e46 with almost 200k on the clock no oil usage at all...

10w is only the cold thinness by going thicker there all you are doing is making the oil take longer to start protecting the engine...

Riaan335 · Apr 17, 2013

Liqui Moly all the way!

I bought a bike last year, and the official dealer I bought the bike from, don't use the recommended/prescribed Castrol, they use better oil.

The guy who services my cars, uses Valvoline. I asked if I can supply Liqui Moly - He said I can bring him any oil to put in my cars, but if I bring him Castrol, I am not welcome in his workshop.

Dippies · Apr 17, 2013

moranor@axis said:
im going to say Liqui moly because it does not have the sludge issues the dealers stuff seems to have

Top Tec 4100 5 W-40 is what I recommend to my customers who hammer their cars from time to time

Top Tec 4200 5 W-30 for those that hardly ever drive hard and sit in traffic all day or do very short trips

both have all the relevant BMW approvals for your car :rollsmile:

Top Tec 4100 5 W-40 :thumbs::thumbs:

Kish2604 · Apr 17, 2013

She'll helix ultra is what I currently use,you can get a top up pint at any corner garage and it doesn't cost an arm to buy... Has all the necessary approvals as well...

akash · Apr 18, 2013

Warren16 said:
akash said:

I always use oil supplied by BMW.

Currently BMW users Castrol 5w30 Magnatec in the E90.

BMW is also much cheaper with the oil prices then at Autzone or Midas.

Click to expand...

thanks Akash, im currently using this, so maybe its better i stick to it....

just thought there would be better / different oil that i could be using.

No Problem. There are better oils out there. I have been playing with the idea of using a different oil like Liqui Moly. But it will be come down to your personal choice.

moranor@axis said:
im going to say Liqui moly because it does not have the sludge issues the dealers stuff seems to have

Top Tec 4100 5 W-40 is what I recommend to my customers who hammer their cars from time to time

Top Tec 4200 5 W-30 for those that hardly ever drive hard and sit in traffic all day or do very short trips

both have all the relevant BMW approvals for your car :rollsmile:

Hi Moranor

My car is due for an oil service soon and will need some advice on the Liqui Moly. Will PM you details

moranor@axis · Apr 18, 2013

no problem akash drop me a PM when you ready

bmsportzn135i · Apr 18, 2013

So on a N54 motor, what oil would you advise? Understanding that these motors get hammered alot!

Revilosean · Apr 18, 2013

I have heard that Liqui Moly is a good brand to use. German Engineered just like your BM.

http://www.liqui-moly.com/liquimoly/web.nsf/id/li_bb_en_domb95zgp9.html

Rev

moranor@axis · Apr 18, 2013

bmsportzn135i said:
So on a N54 motor, what oil would you advise? Understanding that these motors get hammered alot!

for my N54 customers i recommend TopTec 4100 5W-40

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