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      09-02-2015, 02:31 PM   #23
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That is because BMW used to have a deal with castrol (BP) which is why they recommended castrol oil and BP gasoline. As of 2015 BMW now has a deal with shell which is why they have rebranded their oil and now recommend shell nitro gas. It's all about $$$
Doesn't matter either way. I've always used Mobile 1 full synthetic for my BMW. No point in taking the risk when what you have works perfectly fine. But I still have the maintenance plan so only BMW oil is going in there right now.
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hmm 0W40 is good in winter but in summer you need something thicker, i would say 5w40 and 5W30
Thats not true. Any high quality oil in the viscosities you mentioned are perfectly fine to run year round. Also, a 5w40 and a 0w40 are ultimately the same thickness when at operating temperature and most 5w30s will actually be thinner than a 0w40 during cold start. Confusing huh?
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2011 Bmw528i automatic with 8 speed, can I add Valvoline Full Synthetic 5w40.
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2011 Bmw528i automatic with 8 speed, can I add Valvoline Full Synthetic 5w40.
We now run a synthetic 0w30 oil but you can put in whatever you’d like. It’s your car after all
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