The official: What kind of oil do I put in my e36, thread

**Beamin'** · 03-31-2005, 08:56 PM

This is thread to end all the other oil threads.

I use Mobil one 10w-30

Here is an oil report after 6K on a high mileage engine that’s driven very hard.

Post your reports with different types of oil here.

Here is some more good stuff:

Originally Posted by beatniks325

if this link is going to be sticked, we might as well get our hands dirty:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question164.htm

(OW40 is not on the charts but you can see where it would fall in line.)

this is a great thread about the subject:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ght=oil+weight

here is a good website for more info as well:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

**Beamin'** · 03-31-2005, 09:11 PM

Refresh if the image doesnt come up (fucking photobucket).

I have used all types of oil all the way as thick as 20w-50. Mobil one 10-30 seems to be a winner. By looking at the amounts of aluminum and Iron its keeping my engine running well with little wear and viscosity break down, despite how hard I drive it.

One note: I always wait for the oil to warm up before getting the revs. abouve 3K RPM.

**Robstah** · 03-31-2005, 09:15 PM

Nice. Mobil 1 is the way to go for sure. That's synthetic, right? I'm glad you posted this, because I am really due for a change and was looking for the best to run with. Let's get this thread parked.

**BuddaLun** · 03-31-2005, 10:05 PM

I use Mobil 1 Super Syn European Formula 0W-40.

Works great. Change the filter at 3k and oil at 6k.

**Beamin'** · 03-31-2005, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Robstah

Nice. .... Let's get this thread parked.

I agree. If anyone else has actual Quantitative oil reports post them here. We can then find the best oil.

I was also told that 10-30 is thin enough to lubricate the journal bearings but thick enough to lubricate the fast moving parts...

**heifetz17** · 03-31-2005, 10:49 PM

I use 15w50 during the summer. It actually helped me pull some of my best times out of my e30. I got a 7.3 0-60 once.

**Beamin'** · 03-31-2005, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by heifetz17

I use 15w50 during the summer. It actually helped me pull some of my best times out of my e30. I got a 7.3 0-60 once.

e30...!?!?!?!?! bah....

**Lawrence1** · 03-31-2005, 11:25 PM

i got one ... i gotta edit it and post it. i shall get on it tomorow.

**adams** · 03-31-2005, 11:52 PM

i went with the mobil 1 synthetic 5w30

**hellrot325** · 04-01-2005, 12:14 AM

You mean "This weeks official..blah blah blah" Stop this insanity.

**Slick Willi** · 04-01-2005, 12:27 AM

0w40 mobil 1 change every 5k

**heifetz17** · 04-01-2005, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by Beamin'

e30...!?!?!?!?! bah....

I have yet to try it in my e36

**Brent_Vino** · 04-01-2005, 12:48 AM

how about 15w40 in the summer and 5w30 in the winter?

**Daved** · 04-01-2005, 12:48 AM

I just added a link to this thread into "The Ultimate Thread For FAQs".

**'97 328i** · 04-01-2005, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by BuddaLun

I use Mobil 1 Super Syn European Formula 0W-40.

Works great. Change the filter at 3k and oil at 6k.

Same thing here, except that i change mine at 2k miles with filter

The oil guy told me that i can go more, but im well aware of the hot weather and my lovely engine

**Icarus94** · 04-01-2005, 03:44 AM

I use kendall GT-1 10w-40

**dmurray14** · 04-01-2005, 09:49 AM

If you don't mind, how much does a test like that run?

Dan

**funkmasta** · 04-01-2005, 11:11 AM

M42 10w30 (175k)
S14 15w50 or 20w50 (62k, and 72k)
M52 5w30 (85k)
M50 10w30 (140k)

**funkmasta** · 04-01-2005, 11:14 AM

Always full synthetic mobil1 for the S14
el cheapo dyno oil for the M42
Factory BMW oil for the M52 (when I had it, now that I sold it to my dad, he takes it to Jiffy Lube for his oil changes

:
I initially put 5w30 in the M50 but it was too thin on startup, and made a racket

**roberttran** · 04-01-2005, 12:21 PM

I started my car on 0w40 Mobil 1 about 3k miles ago. Once I hit 5k miles I plan on sending a sample to be tested. The previous owner said that it's been on synthetic, but some of the service records he gave me showed that it was on and off synthetic depending where he took the car for service.
I will report my results when I have the oil analyzed

-Robert

**Darkmage** · 04-01-2005, 12:54 PM

I put in 15w50.

Although I should probably change it during winter, etc.

**Boondoggie** · 04-01-2005, 01:24 PM

150k Miles, Mobil1 changed every 5k, Using 0w40 for the last 30k:

**Beamin'** · 04-01-2005, 04:08 PM

Im going to try to go 6500 or 7000 miles on this oil and send it in.About $50 bucks an oil change adds up ($10 filter 2 five qt Mobil one jugs at wallyword for 20 buckes each= about 50 dollars)

The test costs 20 bucks, and they get you the results real quick.

And when the post office says "Anything liquid, flamable or potentialy dangerous?" Tell then no or they wont ship it.

**hellrot325** · 04-01-2005, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Beamin'

About $50 bucks an oil change adds up ($10 filter 2 five qt Mobil one jugs at wallyword for 20 buckes each= about 50 dollars)

Except that you have three extra quarts, and filters at a dealer cost about $6. So its like $34

**Beamin'** · 04-01-2005, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by hellrot325

Except that you have three extra quarts, and filters at a dealer cost about $6. So its like $34

My stealer charges me 12, and it takes 3 oil changes to get 9 extra qts. So about fiffty bucks.

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