[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by Wires

That is what the dealers in Canada put in our cars (0W20). The service ticket just says 0W oil though.

I was getting my Dinan shockware done at a BMW certified Indy shop, and the owner said 0W20 was too light in his opinion (done for emissions/fuel economy) and recommended 0W30, which they also had in BMW litre bottles.

If you read your manual, they specify all 3 grades, but are VEREY unclear why one over the other, but loosely mention "can be used in special circumstances". A very non-helpful comment.

I just find it funny since I can see information like this being distibuted for the B58:



0W20 ist actually an oil viscosity for cold contries

[2017F30]

Originally Posted by Wires

That is what the dealers in Canada put in our cars (0W20). The service ticket just says 0W oil though.

I was getting my Dinan shockware done at a BMW certified Indy shop, and the owner said 0W20 was too light in his opinion (done for emissions/fuel economy) and recommended 0W30, which they also had in BMW litre bottles.

If you read your manual, they specify all 3 grades, but are VEREY unclear why one over the other, but loosely mention "can be used in special circumstances". A very non-helpful comment.

I noticed the service history indicated the dealer switched between the Twin Turbo 0W-20 and 0W-30 (I assume based on availability). While under warranty I’m pouring in the Twin Turbo 0W-20 and it’s perfectly fine as long as the proper interval is followed. The additive package is more crucial than the weight...hello Toyota engines running 0W-16.

0W-10 and 0W-5 motor oil isn’t too far behind.