[straightdraw84]

If any of my fellow 4 series owners have good input please share

[cfm56d7b]

There isn't anything inherently substandard about OEM oil used by BMW dealers.

Unless you live in an extreme climate, just use the same oil and enjoy the driving experience.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by straightdraw84

If any of my fellow 4 series owners have good input please share

Untold numbers of members already have done so. Search the forum.

[IraHayes]

Look for any oil that meets ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 specification, and you’ll be fine.

[ooshnoo]

Originally Posted by straightdraw84

If any of my fellow 4 series owners have good input please share

Do you not know how to click the "search" button? This topic has already been beaten to death around here.

[JimKden]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

There isn't anything inherently substandard about OEM oil used by BMW dealers.

Do dealers buy in bulk? I do not trust that local bulk purchase is BMW spec oil.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by JimKden

Do dealers buy in bulk? I do not trust that local bulk purchase is BMW spec oil.

Just ask your local dealer service department. They will gladly share this information.

[JimKden]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Just ask your local dealer service department. They will gladly share this information.

I thought you knew since you said it's good stuff.

[TheBingoBalls]

If you are not doing tracking, I would just follow BMW's guidelines and approved oils. There is not much to gain from asking a forum about which oil is "best" because there is no right answer.

I have been and still using 5W-30 on my E90 despite people saying there are "better" oils out there and I have encountered zero issues with its performance or drivability.

[straightdraw84]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

If you are not doing tracking, I would just follow BMW's guidelines and approved oils. There is not much to gain from asking a forum about which oil is "best" because there is no right answer.

I have been and still using 5W-30 on my E90 despite people saying there are "better" oils out there and I have encountered zero issues with its performance or drivability.

Ty sir, the manual for my car say "SAE 5W-30"

I was guessing there was something better out there for it

[straightdraw84]

Just an update, I actually spoke to a Bmw dealership today and he said 0W-30 is the way to go now

[Billfitz]

If your manual says use 0W do so. If not, don't. Many dealers have made the decision to go 0W across the board, because that way they only have to stock one SKU rather than two or three.

I was guessing there was something better out there for it

'Better' has nothing to do with the oil weight. What does is debatable, which is why there are threads that seemingly go on forever on the subject.

[straightdraw84]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

If your manual says use 0W do so. If not, don't. Many dealers have made the decision to go 0W across the board, because that way they only have to stock one SKU rather than two or three.
'Better' has nothing to do with the oil weight. What does is debatable, which is why there are threads that seemingly go on forever on the subject.

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