[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by 328iX

It's non-stop 100+ here in socal and the oil has the viscosity of water pretty much when I change it or see it drip off the oil cap running 5w-30

What does the oil temperature gauge show? That's what matters.

[328iX]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

What does the oil temperature gauge show? That's what matters.

Oil temp is normal. At the quarter mark in the city and 230-240 highway. It won't ever exceed that unless you have some other serious issue.

Still don't feel like 5w-30 is enough if I'm pushing it.

[shoman24v]

I don't like the oil temp gauge. Now I always think its running hot on the freeway. I prefer my E39, doesn't have an oil temp gauge and all I need to know is the temp stays in the middle no matter how hot it is here in CA

[Gen13 F36]

Originally Posted by shoman24v

I don't like the oil temp gauge. Now I always think its running hot on the freeway. I prefer my E39, doesn't have an oil temp gauge and all I need to know is the temp stays in the middle no matter how hot it is here in CA

+1 to fake temp gauge

[Honeybadger23]

Originally Posted by zuckuss07

Hello guys,

As most of us know. BMW is now recommending a LL-14 0w-20 weight oil for their 4 cylinder engine cars. I understand this is mostly done to improve fuel economy. But still I feel it is a really lightweight oil. Especially for cars in warm climates and in the summer.

Would it be a bad idea to experiment running a 0w-30 or 5w-30 alternative during the summer months?

I use to always run a LL-01 Castrol 5w-30 Euro blend in all my previous BMWs and I would love use this in my N20. However, I worry it is too much of a viscosity difference from the recommended 0w-20 currently in my car.

Any of you guys have any experience moving up from BMWs 0w-20 oils?

Originally Posted by zuckuss07

Hello guys,

As most of us know. BMW is now recommending a LL-14 0w-20 weight oil for their 4 cylinder engine cars. I understand this is mostly done to improve fuel economy. But still I feel it is a really lightweight oil. Especially for cars in warm climates and in the summer.

Would it be a bad idea to experiment running a 0w-30 or 5w-30 alternative during the summer months?

I use to always run a LL-01 Castrol 5w-30 Euro blend in all my previous BMWs and I would love use this in my N20. However, I worry it is too much of a viscosity difference from the recommended 0w-20 currently in my car.

Any of you guys have any experience moving up from BMWs 0w-20 oils?

I've been using penzoil 5w30 euro full synthetic for 3 years. Works great!!!

[Rick4345]

Originally Posted by shoman24v

I have a 2017 N20 F25 X3 sDrive28i, but all the engines are the same. In the photo, blue is recommended (0W20), but there are other options. I choose anything that meets LL01. I just removed the dealer 0W20 fill from our CPO and put in LiquiMoly 5W30 Special Tec.

I use Castrol Edge 0W40 (or 5W40) in my E39, but they lost the LL01 certs somewhat recenetly. I'm sure it's fine, but for our X3, I would rather stick with something that holds LL01.

+1 on the Liqui Moly!!

I've been using it on my F31 for a while now.

I'm going to start changing the oil on my F87 and plan on using the same.

[ThaWeeknd]

Originally Posted by Rick4345

+1 on the Liqui Moly!!

I've been using it on my F31 for a while now.

I'm going to start changing the oil on my F87 and plan on using the same.

So i Just recently bought at 2016 328i X Drive with 33000 Kms on it PRISTINE condition, which is nothing but for the future to preserve the life and longevity. what Oil do you recommend. My sales man quietly said Liqui Moly, he has 4 BMWs and only puts that. But the real quesiton... what Weight do i put?? i live in Quebec... WINTERS ARE COLD AND ROUGHT Currently i belive the dealer out 0W-20 (recommended on the hood)

[Billfitz]

I use LiquiMoly Molygen 5w-30. No problem with New Hampshire weather, which isn't much different from Montreal. I'd only consider 0w-20 if you must leave the car parked on the street overnight.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by ThaWeeknd

So i Just recently bought at 2016 328i X Drive with 33000 Kms on it PRISTINE condition, which is nothing but for the future to preserve the life and longevity. what Oil do you recommend. My sales man quietly said Liqui Moly, he has 4 BMWs and only puts that. But the real quesiton... what Weight do i put?? i live in Quebec... WINTERS ARE COLD AND ROUGHT Currently i belive the dealer out 0W-20 (recommended on the hood)

0w40 (or 0w30).

Continuing to run 0w20 is not a good idea for the long haul.

[Rick4345]

Originally Posted by ThaWeeknd

So i Just recently bought at 2016 328i X Drive with 33000 Kms on it PRISTINE condition, which is nothing but for the future to preserve the life and longevity. what Oil do you recommend. My sales man quietly said Liqui Moly, he has 4 BMWs and only puts that. But the real quesiton... what Weight do i put?? i live in Quebec... WINTERS ARE COLD AND ROUGHT Currently i belive the dealer out 0W-20 (recommended on the hood)

I use Liqui Moly Special Tec 5W-30.

[ThaWeeknd]

Originally Posted by Rick4345

I use Liqui Moly Special Tec 5W-30.

Amazing!! thanks for the input and the advice!!

[ThaWeeknd]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I use LiquiMoly Molygen 5w-30. No problem with New Hampshire weather, which isn't much different from Montreal. I'd only consider 0w-20 if you must leave the car parked on the street overnight.

Amazing!! thanks for the advice!! yea no street parked in private underground garage heated

[Billfitz]

Even unheated it would never get really cold, with the floor being below the frost line.

[ThaWeeknd]

Originally Posted by sspade

0w40 (or 0w30).

Continuing to run 0w20 is not a good idea for the long haul.

yea especially when i got the car last week i wasnt sure which oil was in there the sales guy was amazing he told me do go liqui moly he only puts that in his car

Now i am getting a warning ⚠️ for change of oil soon. But im going to inquire of what oil they put. however it will most likely be a free oil change due to they forgot to do it before delivery... LOL

[ThaWeeknd]

What Tires you guys recommend for winter or are using for winter (cant be all season Quebec Doesnt allow all season)

[Billfitz]

I would get winter wheels, 17 inch, with Bridgestone Blizzak. 17 inch gives a higher tire sidewall, which better protects against pothole damage to both tires and wheels.

[ThaWeeknd]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I would get winter wheels, 17 inch, with Bridgestone Blizzak. 17 inch gives a higher tire sidewall, which better protects against pothole damage to both tires and wheels.

perfect i have 18" thou but im sure they make them in 18"

[Billfitz]

That's why I said get winter wheels. You don't want to be paying someone to move the tires from rim to rim every six months.

[turnSignalLOL]

Hi everyone

I drive a 2016 320i xdrive in Toronto

Under the hood and dealership says 0W-20. The BMW Motorsport oil is LL-17 FE certified 0W-20 I believe.
However, I went with Pennzoil Ultra synthetic 0W-20
but it's not LL-17 or 14 certified.

Is that really a big deal. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks everyone.

[Billfitz]

It's no deal at all. LL is BS.

[bheng89]

Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

+1

Nothing beat $22.38 for a jug.

+1. Can't be mad about spending ~32 (added the cost of a filter) every 6 months

[Gen13 F36]

Originally Posted by turnSignalLOL

Hi everyone

I drive a 2016 320i xdrive in Toronto

Under the hood and dealership says 0W-20. The BMW Motorsport oil is LL-17 FE certified 0W-20 I believe.
However, I went with Pennzoil Ultra synthetic 0W-20
but it's not LL-17 or 14 certified.

Is that really a big deal. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks everyone.

Pennzoil make the oem bmw oil nowadays but if your buying Pennzoil oil itself then go buy the European Formula that should be the same as what the dealer sell as oem.