Z4 is out of warranty.Getting ready to change oil first time myself.What is recommended synthetic oil and filter.I have been getting approx 15K between changes going by service light.Thanks,Ron

Run what you got. BMW Castrol Synthetic. At around $4.20 per bottle with BMW CCA discount it can't be beat.

Only a handful of motor oil is approved to be used. Whatever oil you use must meet BMW's LL-01 long interval fill specs. As far as I know, Some Elf/Total oil, the Mobil 1 0-W40, and the Eurospec Castrol 5w-30 meet that standard. There may be a few more but I'm too busy to look them up.

i use mobil 1 5w-30. that does just fine for me.

Run what you got. BMW Castrol Synthetic. At around $4.20 per bottle with BMW CCA discount it can't be beat.

Only a handful of motor oil is approved to be used. Whatever oil you use must meet BMW's LL-01 long interval fill specs. As far as I know, Some Elf/Total oil, the Mobil 1 0-W40, and the Eurospec Castrol 5w-30 meet that standard. There may be a few more but I'm too busy to look them up.

+1. Do a search for this and you will find more info than you can imagine.

Thanks for the info.I ran a search after I posted and found more info than I could imagine.Ron

I see 2 filters Mann and Bosch.Which is better or is there really a difference?Can I use a good Fram?Thanks,Ron

Amsoil 0w-30 for an 04 3.0

I just get a Mann from http://www.bavauto.com/ It comes witha new rubber gasket for the oil resevoir. Get a new crush washer for the oil pan plug also.