BMW E36 oil change

[Bekker]

Hi guys, need some advice. I have an 328i convertable E36 BMW 1998 model. taking it for a service, but want to know what is the best oil to put in. Eg. 20W50 or 15W40 and make.

 

[racing snake]

castrol has an application chart.

google it, enter the details.

 

[moranor@axis]

Liqui Moly has a handy Oil guide

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If you want Liqui Moly let me know I can give you free delivery to CPT on 10l (you will need 7-8l)

 

[gerald5ive]

the e36 manual says 15w40 for our climate.

 

[moranor@axis]

the e36 manual says 15w40 for our climate.

oils have come a long way since the manual was written 15w is very rubbish startup protection a 5w40 will protect way better on startup and protect the same when the engine is warm and running hard :rollsmile:

 

[Bekker]

i spoke to BMW agents yesterday and they say i must use 5W30 fully sinthetic oil. BMW and Midas only sell it in 1Litres for R100 per litre. do you guys agree with this.

 

[Aamhir Omar]

Hi guys,

I don't think that's a bad price.
Took my e36 in for an oil change at SMG Durban and was pleasantly surprised by the bill > R861.00 all inclusive!

 

[moranor@axis]

10l of LM will come in cheaper than 8l of the bmw stuff :fencelook: the oil BMW uses is not fully synthetic its 'synthetic technology' guy at the desk was talking kak

LM has the recommended BMW approvals for you car :rollsmile:

 

[Loom]

Have a read here: http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=33272. "Fully synthetic" is not always fully synthetic.