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      02-08-2017, 07:57 AM   #1
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Which oil for my car?

Hi all,

Real quick query, I've got a bog standard 320D N47 ED with 50k on the clock. The CBMS says I should change the oil at 62k miles but that would be 21k more miles which looks very dodgy.

From the below link, which oil do you guys recommend. Couldn't care less about cost or MPG, just want the right oil for reliability and to avoid any chain issues etc.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-686-bmw-...l.aspx#Filter=[pagenum=1*ava=0]&

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Real quick query, I've got a bog standard 320D N47 ED with 50k on the clock. The CBMS says I should change the oil at 62k miles but that would be 21k more miles which looks very dodgy.

From the below link, which oil do you guys recommend. Couldn't care less about cost or MPG, just want the right oil for reliability and to avoid any chain issues etc....
Dodgy indeed. Interval should be 10K-13K miles.

There was a recent thread (probably in the E90post diesel subforum, perhaps elsewhere) about oils for the diesels. The Motul would be my choice - nobody has anything bad to say about the 8100 product. Lots of people like the Castrol Edge (used to be BMW's OEM supplier.)

Also, fuel filter change should be every third oil change - 30K-39K miles.
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Dodgy indeed. Interval should be 10K-13K miles.

There was a recent thread (probably in the E90post diesel subforum, perhaps elsewhere) about oils for the diesels. The Motul would be my choice - nobody has anything bad to say about the 8100 product. Lots of people like the Castrol Edge (used to be BMW's OEM supplier.)

Also, fuel filter change should be every third oil change - 30K-39K miles.
Thanks, looks like I'll be buying the Motul because I've read that 5w30 is safer for the engine.

Shame because I've got 12 litres of 5w30 edge but it isn't LL04!
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I used the OEM oil for both my 335 and F80

My 996 is using motul 8100 5w40
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Hi all,

Real quick query, I've got a bog standard 320D N47 ED with 50k on the clock. The CBMS says I should change the oil at 62k miles but that would be 21k more miles which looks very dodgy.
How are you getting 21k more miles? 12k miles, yes? Is that the total, or part of the mileage on the CBS regime?

Many will be running 18 - 20k miles in the UK on the CBS, unless you go for an interim oil change.
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How are you getting 21k more miles? 12k miles, yes? Is that the total, or part of the mileage on the CBS regime?

Many will be running 18 - 20k miles in the UK on the CBS, unless you go for an interim oil change.
Apologies, oil was changed at 41k so 62k is what is indicated as the next oil change.
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motul, liqui-moly, or shell rotella t6

5w40

5000 mile intervals
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Make sure its a BMW LL-04 certified oil for your Diesel
Easiest place to get is at the dealer when you pick up the OEM oil filter
It will be the new Shell GTL oil.
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