[Engine Oil] Need some specifics please

F32Fleet · 05-23-2012, 03:57 PM

I just want to add that al the new M cars take dealer 5w30. These are the twin turbo DI V8 engines I'm talking about.

ronny214 · 05-25-2012, 12:18 PM

Engine oil successfully changed. The process was actually quite simple. Hardest part is the filter wrench did not have a rubber grip on it, so it was a little hard to loosen and tighten. I'll get a new one before the next oil change.

Ended up with OEM filter and Shell Rotella T6 5w40. Only took 6 quarts. took it off the ramps and did a check oil. Showed Max. Drove it up and down the highways, pretty hard and got the engine temps up, and it checked max. Woke up this morning and drove it lightly to work, about 10 miles, and it checked max. Was surprised since a lot of people were quoting 6.85 and 7 quarts.

Surly73 · 05-25-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ronny214

Engine oil successfully changed. The process was actually quite simple. Hardest part is the filter wrench did not have a rubber grip on it, so it was a little hard to loosen and tighten. I'll get a new one before the next oil change.

Ended up with OEM filter and Shell Rotella T6 5w40. Only took 6 quarts. took it off the ramps and did a check oil. Showed Max. Drove it up and down the highways, pretty hard and got the engine temps up, and it checked max. Woke up this morning and drove it lightly to work, about 10 miles, and it checked max. Was surprised since a lot of people were quoting 6.85 and 7 quarts.

I used 7 quarts in my E90. Same with my E39 528 and E39 540. Maybe you didn't get it all out. Ramps will change the level of the car. When I change I use ramps but I also point the car down the slope of my driveway and it ends up just about perfectly level.

ronny214 · 05-25-2012, 03:37 PM

Yea, I figured that is what I did, i'm sure. It shouldn't be a huge deal. I'll change next time at 3k instead of 3.5k and find a way to angle it to get all the oil out.

Surly73 · 05-25-2012, 05:35 PM

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Yea, I figured that is what I did, i'm sure. It shouldn't be a huge deal. I'll change next time at 3k instead of 3.5k and find a way to angle it to get all the oil out.

I wouldn't sweat it....

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05-25-2012, 12:18 PM	#24
ronny214 M3 Driver 57 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 2015 ///M3 Black/Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Engine oil successfully changed. The process was actually quite simple. Hardest part is the filter wrench did not have a rubber grip on it, so it was a little hard to loosen and tighten. I'll get a new one before the next oil change. Ended up with OEM filter and Shell Rotella T6 5w40. Only took 6 quarts. took it off the ramps and did a check oil. Showed Max. Drove it up and down the highways, pretty hard and got the engine temps up, and it checked max. Woke up this morning and drove it lightly to work, about 10 miles, and it checked max. Was surprised since a lot of people were quoting 6.85 and 7 quarts. __________________ 2015 M3 // Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Extended Merino Leather / Carbon Fiber Trim / Executive Package / M Double-Clutch Transmission w/ Drivelogic / 19" Black Light-Alloy Wheels / Adaptive M Suspension / Harman Kardon surround sound Other // Shell Rotella T6 5w40
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ronny214 M3 Driver 57 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 2015 ///M3 Black/Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yea, I figured that is what I did, i'm sure. It shouldn't be a huge deal. I'll change next time at 3k instead of 3.5k and find a way to angle it to get all the oil out. __________________ 2015 M3 // Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Extended Merino Leather / Carbon Fiber Trim / Executive Package / M Double-Clutch Transmission w/ Drivelogic / 19" Black Light-Alloy Wheels / Adaptive M Suspension / Harman Kardon surround sound Other // Shell Rotella T6 5w40
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