proper oil for 2006 Z4 3.0si

phil-simon · 09-24-2011, 05:08 PM

hi guys

I had my oil changed at a non-BMW shop and saw that they used Mobil1 0W-40. Later I looked up what the proper oil should be and almost all posts I could find say 5W-30, ideally synthetic. Do I have to be worried now? Should I ask them to change the oil again?

Also, they used 7 quarts, does that sound right?

Sorry, I bought my car used and it came without a service manual.

Philipp

BTM · 09-24-2011, 06:47 PM

The OEM oil is 5W30, but using 0W40 shouldn't cause any problems. I tend to stick with the manufacturer's recommendations, but people have run 0W40 in the N52. Here is a link to oil analysis of 0W40 Mobil One in the N52

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2257268

mhughett · 09-24-2011, 07:40 PM

Mobil 0w40 is actually one of the few oils approved by BMW for use in all of its cars, except the M models. See link below.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx

rsutoratosu · 09-25-2011, 12:29 AM

I use 0w40 for over 2 years, 0 problem

E86Z · 09-25-2011, 07:24 PM

I used 0w30 Syntec Euroblend the red label one. Runs great, hard to find though.

aerobod · 10-01-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by E86Z

I used 0w30 Syntec Euroblend the red label one. Runs great, hard to find though.

In Canada, I've always found the German or Belgian made version of this oil readily available at Canadian Tire stores in Calgary even sometimes on sale at about $8 per litre, instead of the usual $10 to $11.

E86Z · 10-02-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aerobod

In Canada, I've always found the German or Belgian made version of this oil readily available at Canadian Tire stores in Calgary even sometimes on sale at about $8 per litre, instead of the usual $10 to $11.

exactly how I got mine they run out quick at that price over here though

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phil-simon Enlisted Member 5 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	proper oil for 2006 Z4 3.0si hi guys I had my oil changed at a non-BMW shop and saw that they used Mobil1 0W-40. Later I looked up what the proper oil should be and almost all posts I could find say 5W-30, ideally synthetic. Do I have to be worried now? Should I ask them to change the oil again? Also, they used 7 quarts, does that sound right? Sorry, I bought my car used and it came without a service manual. Philipp
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	The OEM oil is 5W30, but using 0W40 shouldn't cause any problems. I tend to stick with the manufacturer's recommendations, but people have run 0W40 in the N52. Here is a link to oil analysis of 0W40 Mobil One in the N52 http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2257268
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mhughett Captain 25 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0)	Mobil 0w40 is actually one of the few oils approved by BMW for use in all of its cars, except the M models. See link below. http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ngineOils.aspx __________________ 2013 Audi TT RS (Tech Pkg, Sport Exhaust, Heated Seats, Sirius) Retired--2007 Z4 M Coupe (Imola Red/Black, Premium Pkg, Heated Seats, XM, Bimmian stubby antenna, CDV delete, Apex EC-7--Anthracite, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 2.
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rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I use 0w40 for over 2 years, 0 problem __________________ -Roranji
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E86Z First Lieutenant 64 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 3.0si Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I used 0w30 Syntec Euroblend the red label one. Runs great, hard to find though.
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