What kind of oil do you guys use? 2008 335xi

Johnny Boost · 06-05-2015, 06:42 PM

Mobil 1 0w-40 Euro formula LL-01

cgrizzly888 · 06-05-2015, 11:24 PM

Mobil 1 0w-40

lookalikehuuh · 06-06-2015, 12:37 AM

Mobil 0w-40w with the Mann filter from Amazon. I change it every 7,500 Miles.

So far no issues sitting at 152k Miles.

unrealii · 06-06-2015, 01:52 AM

german castrol

Meeni · 06-06-2015, 03:00 AM

Anything with the LL01 specification stamp, with a climate appropriate viscosity. Most common options are M1 0w40, Shell and Castrol euro-import (not the regular). And of course BMW oil, which is not more expensive than the rest by any significant margin.

You should pay more attention about the brand of filter you get. BMW, Mahle and Mann are good options. Anything else is gambling.

gds52 · 06-06-2015, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mightbaal

I bought my car about 2 weeks ago the dealer says they did an oil change but who knows what type of oil is even in it. I have a bumper to bumper for 48k/48 mo so I have to follow factory recommendations. I know alot of the fluids in the car state lifetime fluids which is odd imo. But oil says every 15k? That seems way to many miles I have always done 3-5k on my cars with full synthetic. I would like to take it somewhere so I have proper receipts in the event of a failure but the BMW dealership is literally 1 hour away. Also any recommendations on coolant flush intervals transmission flushes and my differentials? I have 55k on it currently. I am a aggressive driver.
Thanks

You can buy oil at bmw dealership.
I don't know if they sell in big quantity but 1L sells for about $8 in he parts section.

Longdoggy · 06-06-2015, 09:18 AM

I don't know what the dealer puts in but my peak oil temp under normal driving is 252-258.
No stock oil cooler.
WTF?

Seems maybe the brand oil may help?
It's been about 8k/11months since last oil change. Going in for another oil change at dealer next month. Probably only 200-400 more miles on current oil.

Stage 1 aggressive Cobb.
(I ran hot before cobb as well).

mweisdorfer · 06-06-2015, 09:35 AM

I use AMSOIL 5w-40 euro blend high sap w/ a Mann filter. Mann filters fit and work the best. I have 112k on mine w/ original n54 and turbos. I get 25% off AMSOIL because I bought a membership. I am a daily driver and I do not track the car. The car has dimple magnetic drain plugs in the oil and transfer cases as well as the transmission fill plug. I also change out the filter very 8k. I change the oil every 16k and use an AMSOIL engine flush as well. In addition, I will run the techron fuel system cleaner in the car every 6 months. One other thing I do is clean and re-oil my k&n drop filter once a year as well as clean the vanos solenoids and swap positions.

Sgop335 · 06-06-2015, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longdoggy

I don't know what the dealer puts in but my peak oil temp under normal driving is 252-258.
No stock oil cooler.
WTF?

Seems maybe the brand oil may help?
It's been about 8k/11months since last oil change. Going in for another oil change at dealer next month. Probably only 200-400 more miles on current oil.

Stage 1 aggressive Cobb.
(I ran hot before cobb as well).

Those temps are high. W spirited driving and 80f ambient mine are 235, max 240.

Longdoggy · 06-06-2015, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgop335

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longdoggy

I don't know what the dealer puts in but my peak oil temp under normal driving is 252-258.
No stock oil cooler.
WTF?

Seems maybe the brand oil may help?
It's been about 8k/11months since last oil change. Going in for another oil change at dealer next month. Probably only 200-400 more miles on current oil.

Stage 1 aggressive Cobb.
(I ran hot before cobb as well).

Those temps are high. W spirited driving and 80f ambient mine are 235, max 240.

That's nice. So what do I do about it?

Sgop335 · 06-06-2015, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longdoggy

That's nice. So what do I do about it?

If interested pm me, mine is n54 but could be similar.

Seattlesquash · 06-07-2015, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mightbaal

I bought my car about 2 weeks ago the dealer says they did an oil change but who knows what type of oil is even in it. I have a bumper to bumper for 48k/48 mo so I have to follow factory recommendations. I know alot of the fluids in the car state lifetime fluids which is odd imo. But oil says every 15k? That seems way to many miles I have always done 3-5k on my cars with full synthetic. I would like to take it somewhere so I have proper receipts in the event of a failure but the BMW dealership is literally 1 hour away. Also any recommendations on coolant flush intervals transmission flushes and my differentials? I have 55k on it currently. I am a aggressive driver.
Thanks

Pennzoil Ultra 5w-30 euro.

techwhiz · 06-07-2015, 11:21 PM

Amsoil
You do know asking about oil is akin to arguing religion?

fazman · 06-08-2015, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookalikehuuh

Mobil 0w-40w with the Mann filter from Amazon. I change it every 7,500 Miles.

So far no issues sitting at 152k Miles.

nice mileage!

Efthreeoh · 06-09-2015, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazman

nice mileage!

Ah..... dude's a lightweight...

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Meeni Gateropode 332 Rep 2,846 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Anything with the LL01 specification stamp, with a climate appropriate viscosity. Most common options are M1 0w40, Shell and Castrol euro-import (not the regular). And of course BMW oil, which is not more expensive than the rest by any significant margin. You should pay more attention about the brand of filter you get. BMW, Mahle and Mann are good options. Anything else is gambling.
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Longdoggy Master Bates 82 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340 xDrive Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I don't know what the dealer puts in but my peak oil temp under normal driving is 252-258. No stock oil cooler. WTF? Seems maybe the brand oil may help? It's been about 8k/11months since last oil change. Going in for another oil change at dealer next month. Probably only 200-400 more miles on current oil. Stage 1 aggressive Cobb. (I ran hot before cobb as well). __________________ CURRENT: 2020 G20 M340 xDrive — Carbahn Tune RETIRED: 2011 E90 335i xDrive — Cobb AP3, PE Exhaust, Alpina TCU Flash, VRSF Charge Pipe 2017 Estoril Blue X1 M Sport — JB4
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