Which oil is the best for N54?

diddlkiss · 10-13-2012, 05:46 AM

Hey.
My car is 33,000miles.
I want know which oil is the best for N54.
Motul 300v 5w-30
Motul 8100 X-cess 5w-30
Redline 5w-30
Mobil 1 0w-40
and 5-30 or 40?

Thanks so much.

e92ben · 10-13-2012, 06:40 AM

I've been using Mobil 1 0w40 eurocar formula since 27k. I'm at 49996. No problems I like they way it runs much better!

But if you wanna spend a little extra dough! Motul!

Eracer76 · 10-13-2012, 09:00 AM

I also use Mobile 1 0w40 with no problems and it runs great with it

neilvosko · 10-13-2012, 09:16 AM

motul 8100, but 40 weight

shaginwagon13 · 10-13-2012, 10:16 AM

Mobil 1 0w-40 is that I use.

DefactoM6 · 10-13-2012, 10:24 AM

Just put in some 8100 x-cess 5w40 yesterday. That said, I am looking forward to putting M1 0w40 in at the next change. Engines wear most when they're cold starting, so the lower the weight of the oil, the better.

STONEY_M5 · 10-13-2012, 01:53 PM

in my experience the oil temp also rises faster with m1 0w-40

robertm · 10-13-2012, 01:53 PM

Motul 8100 X-cess 5W40.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=24

M3 Eater · 10-13-2012, 02:12 PM

castrol 0-30 professional...

Ænema · 10-13-2012, 02:27 PM

Next oil change I'm going to try out AMSoil 0-40 and see how that goes. I've had great experiences with AMSoil in my previous cars.

chris98m3 · 10-13-2012, 02:29 PM

BMW oil

CT335xi · 10-13-2012, 03:36 PM

I use total 10w30 and its also on bmw's approved list as a LL-04 oil

techwhiz · 10-13-2012, 06:53 PM

Religious war.......

straightcashhomie · 10-13-2012, 07:44 PM

does anyone change weight with season changes? (Summer to fall, fall to summer)

type rrr · 10-13-2012, 07:46 PM

castrol edge 5w-30

neilvosko · 10-13-2012, 08:37 PM

+1

thinking about using
Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40 next

CSL335i · 10-22-2012, 08:05 AM

I am using Motul 300V Power 5W40 in my n54 335i, F10 M5 and in my wife F20 116i (which will be tuned soon up to 200HP).
I am using Motul LL04 SPEC oil 5W30, 5W40 in my F30 320d.

When using Motul 300V Power oils, more frequent oil change is need as these oils are not long-life. I am changing Motul 300V Power 5W40 by 5.000 kms (F10 M5/n54 335i), up to 7.000 km (F20 116i) on street driving.

Laszlo

vasillalov · 10-22-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilvosko

+1

thinking about using
Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40 next

That's a fantastic oil! I will be doing this next as well if I find it in a store locally.

AK 335i · 10-22-2012, 09:36 AM

Mobil one 0-30 ftw

Rotary Rasp · 10-22-2012, 11:54 AM

I think whats more important then the brand oil you use is how often you change it. Doesn't matter how good the oil is, if it's dirty, it's no good.

For those who don't already know this, the W stands for winter, not weight. The number relates to the oils viscosity (thickness). The higher the number the more viscous the oil is.

Stucks · 10-22-2012, 12:17 PM

German Castrol (edge syntec european formula) 0W-30.

nailer335 · 10-22-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techwhiz

Religious war.......

Haha. A battle of "rep what you do"

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Ænema Captain 14 Rep 961 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Arizona Bay iTrader: (0)	Next oil change I'm going to try out AMSoil 0-40 and see how that goes. I've had great experiences with AMSoil in my previous cars. __________________ "I'm not surprised you get along well with all the other neighbours. If you put fifty children with Down's syndrome in a room there is going to be a lot of hugging." David Thorne
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CSL335i Lieutenant 212 Rep 419 Posts Drives: M2 and... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Budapest/Hungary/Europe iTrader: (0)	I am using Motul 300V Power 5W40 in my n54 335i, F10 M5 and in my wife F20 116i (which will be tuned soon up to 200HP). I am using Motul LL04 SPEC oil 5W30, 5W40 in my F30 320d. When using Motul 300V Power oils, more frequent oil change is need as these oils are not long-life. I am changing Motul 300V Power 5W40 by 5.000 kms (F10 M5/n54 335i), up to 7.000 km (F20 116i) on street driving. Laszlo
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