Engine Oil with New OEM Turbos with 73K

GTstunna612 · 06-18-2014, 12:49 PM

Been using Mobil 1 5w30 engine oil. Just had my Turbos replaced at dealer car has 73K. What is a good oil to start using now? I like the Castrol and Mobil oils easy on my budget. Was leaning towards Mobil 1 0w40 Euro.

Miller335 · 06-18-2014, 02:38 PM

As long as its an approved oil I would say it doesn't matter so much, the frequency is what I would focus on.

I'm currently changing every 5K mikes.

GTstunna612 · 06-18-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller335

As long as its an approved oil I would say it doesn't matter so much, the frequency is what I would focus on.

I'm currently changing every 5K mikes.

What oil do you use?

drunkenup · 06-18-2014, 03:00 PM

My car went 11k on its last interval, no thanks to its last owner. Just replaced it last week and it runs noticeably better at idle and removed some of the jerkyness in power delivery. Car was on whatever the dealer was using before but now I have it on Castrol OW-30, labeled euro formula and LL-01 approved. I also got new turbos from the dealer back in December at 75k and I'm surprised an oil change isn't part of the job.

Miller335 · 06-18-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GTstunna612

What oil do you use?

I just buy an oil change kit from my local dealership for like $65 so regular BMW oil.

I have my garage setup to easily get the car jacked up so its super easy once I hit 5k to do the oil change.

Stucks · 06-18-2014, 03:26 PM

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I also got new turbos from the dealer back in December at 75k and I'm surprised an oil change isn't part of the job.

Usually you drain oil and coolant when doing turbos....lol.

007_e350 · 06-18-2014, 05:14 PM

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Usually you drain oil and coolant when doing turbos....lol.

not surprized ... somebody posted the otherday dealer left the vaccum hose to Diverter valves off & the guy was trying to findout what that vaccum line was, I dont blame him ... STEALERSHIPS SUCK ... I try to do everything myself, obviously what I can, lol that being said my cars idle is still not 100% since valve cover gasket I changed.. now thats a different story

Narcosis · 06-18-2014, 05:24 PM

I go no more than 5k miles and use German Castrol 0w30.

vivanapoli806 · 06-18-2014, 06:11 PM

I use Mobil 1 0w40. U can get 5quart jug at Walmart for $25. Then I just use oem or mahle oil filter. It costs less than the bmw kits

GTstunna612 · 06-18-2014, 06:17 PM

Used the GC 0w30 but noticed less MPGs

GTstunna612 · 06-18-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vivanapoli806

I use Mobil 1 0w40. U can get 5quart jug at Walmart for $25. Then I just use oem or mahle oil filter. It costs less than the bmw kits

How many miles you have ?

Ovitrix335 · 06-18-2014, 07:48 PM

mobil 1 0w-40 for 70k miles. 122k now, going strong. Fbo on e85.

GTstunna612 · 06-18-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ovitrix335

mobil 1 0w-40 for 70k miles. 122k now, going strong. Fbo on e85.

Cool

Ovitrix335 · 06-18-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vivanapoli806

I use Mobil 1 0w40. U can get 5quart jug at Walmart for $25. Then I just use oem or mahle oil filter. It costs less than the bmw kits

+1
Walmart has the cheapest prices in my area for motor oil.

GTstunna612 · 06-18-2014, 07:59 PM

Any way to know if PCV valve is bad?

Ovitrix335 · 06-18-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ovitrix335

mobil 1 0w-40 for 70k miles. 122k now, going strong. Fbo on e85.

Cool

I have to add about 1qrt of oil tho every 2500-3000 miles...
I change the oil every 5k miles...

Ovitrix335 · 06-18-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GTstunna612

Any way to know if PCV valve is bad?

I suggest you get a RB pcv...

GTstunna612 · 06-18-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ovitrix335

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Originally Posted by GTstunna612

Any way to know if PCV valve is bad?

I suggest you get a RB pcv...

Ok

Island Road · 06-18-2014, 08:27 PM

All the above oils are fine but don't go to long without change.

I use Shell Rotella T6 5w40 in the 335 and 535

sankohuy · 06-18-2014, 10:02 PM

I think BMW uses Castrol brand for their oils...so it's not really "regular BMW oil"

GTstunna612 · 06-18-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sankohuy

I think BMW uses Castrol brand for their oils...so it's not really "regular BMW oil"

Yes I have heard the same thing basically castrol oil in a BMW bottle

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Miller335 Colonel 293 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	As long as its an approved oil I would say it doesn't matter so much, the frequency is what I would focus on. I'm currently changing every 5K mikes.
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drunkenup Major 229 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: 2009 135i, 2021 F150 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	My car went 11k on its last interval, no thanks to its last owner. Just replaced it last week and it runs noticeably better at idle and removed some of the jerkyness in power delivery. Car was on whatever the dealer was using before but now I have it on Castrol OW-30, labeled euro formula and LL-01 approved. I also got new turbos from the dealer back in December at 75k and I'm surprised an oil change isn't part of the job.
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vivanapoli806 Captain 90 Rep 828 Posts Drives: 2012 535i Xdrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2)	I use Mobil 1 0w40. U can get 5quart jug at Walmart for $25. Then I just use oem or mahle oil filter. It costs less than the bmw kits
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