BMW 2015 528i first oil change

andrews94 · 07-17-2019, 11:15 AM

I just had my oil changed not at the dealer for the first time. They used Mobil 1 5w-20 and a Mobil 1 filter. Are these okay for my vehicle? Thanks!

andrews94 · 07-17-2019, 07:10 PM

Sorry it was 0w20 not 5w20

BurrNinja · 07-17-2019, 08:31 PM

It shouldn't hurt, I use Castrol edge 5w30 full synthetic in my n55 535i no single issue. Some people use 0w40/5w40 in the n55 engine. I only use MANN filter though ever since I owned my e90 328i purchased at advanced Auto. I don't see an issue with mobile 1.

andrews94 · 07-18-2019, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BurrNinja

It shouldn't hurt, I use Castrol edge 5w30 full synthetic in my n55 535i no single issue. Some people use 0w40/5w40 in the n55 engine. I only use MANN filter though ever since I owned my e90 328i purchased at advanced Auto. I don't see an issue with mobile 1.

Ok I was just worried because the n20 recommends 5w30 or 40 and this 0w20 isn’t ll01

BurrNinja · 07-18-2019, 09:10 AM

I haven't used any LL01 oil since I've owned my 535 got car at 84k miles, now at 95k 3 oil changes, done 1 done early due to maintenance on oil filter housing gasking, but I normally do 5k intervals.

concordealex · 07-18-2019, 10:10 AM

5W20 is a bit on the thin side for the N20 motor. With a turbo, you'll want to be using a 5W40 synthetic oil. As far as the filters go, Mobil 1 is a fine filter but is pricey compared to the Manns which work just as well.

andrews94 · 07-18-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by concordealex

5W20 is a bit on the thin side for the N20 motor. With a turbo, you'll want to be using a 5W40 synthetic oil. As far as the filters go, Mobil 1 is a fine filter but is pricey compared to the Manns which work just as well.

Do you think I need to change it or can I ride it out till the next change at say 4K miles?

andrews94 · 07-28-2019, 08:44 AM

Still looking for an answer in wether this is safe to run or not

ey2001 · 07-28-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by andrews94

Still looking for an answer in wether this is safe to run or not

When in doubt just change it out... always better to be safe...

ezaircon4jc · 07-28-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ey2001

When in doubt just change it out... always better to be safe...

Agreed. It's not like an oil change is $1K...

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andrews94 New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 528i xdrive Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	BMW 2015 528i first oil change I just had my oil changed not at the dealer for the first time. They used Mobil 1 5w-20 and a Mobil 1 filter. Are these okay for my vehicle? Thanks!
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BurrNinja Captain 428 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Bluestone Metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535i xdrive [0.00]	It shouldn't hurt, I use Castrol edge 5w30 full synthetic in my n55 535i no single issue. Some people use 0w40/5w40 in the n55 engine. I only use MANN filter though ever since I owned my e90 328i purchased at advanced Auto. I don't see an issue with mobile 1. __________________ Instgram @burninja
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BurrNinja Captain 428 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Bluestone Metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535i xdrive [0.00]	I haven't used any LL01 oil since I've owned my 535 got car at 84k miles, now at 95k 3 oil changes, done 1 done early due to maintenance on oil filter housing gasking, but I normally do 5k intervals. __________________ Instgram @burninja
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concordealex Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2014 528i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Birmingham AL iTrader: (0)	5W20 is a bit on the thin side for the N20 motor. With a turbo, you'll want to be using a 5W40 synthetic oil. As far as the filters go, Mobil 1 is a fine filter but is pricey compared to the Manns which work just as well.
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