Best engine oil?

[Hahmed17]

What is the best engine oil for my 95 m3? There are a bunch of different brands out there, what do you guys use?

[Moron95M3]

please search

[Hahmed17]

I did that, but I'm on my phone and it is only returning results within the last week or so.

[Moron95M3]

10-40 synthetic...pretty much any will be ok.

I use Royal Purple

[Saulinho]

Hello there!!
get mobil1 0w-40 fully synthetic (euro formula)
I been used for 5 years, year round w/no problems

[Mikem53]

I don't blame him for asking the question again.. Those threads are long
and mostly anecdotal in nature. Would be nice to see a thread that
summarizes all those threads into a readable one.

From my reading.. The mobil 1 euro 0w-40 version is popular as is the Shell
Rotella syn branded oil. Lots of opinions out there on the subject. Just follow at a minimum whats in the owners manual.. Most oils today are very good..

[tbuck2]

If you want to know about what oil to use go to bobistheoilguy.com and get the real story rather than lots of personal, and often uninformed, opinions.

[spetsnaz55]

5 30 European formula amsoil full synthetic, the best stuff

[JCooper]

Since winters coming up id get into the habit of using 0w XX oils

Im using mobil 1 0w40 at the moment w/ no problems at all! Previously used 0w30 in my old motor and eventually ran into blow-by problems! Not sure if the 30 weight had any influence on the internal failure but it turns out 40 weight is whats recommended!

[Uliman]

Mobil 1 0W-40; have used it for at least 60k combined in my 3 E36 cars. Usually you can find it for around $5-$6 a quart on sale

[Hahmed17]

Hello there!!
get mobil1 0w-40 fully synthetic (euro formula)
I been used for 5 years, year round w/no problems


I don't blame him for asking the question again.. Those threads are long
and mostly anecdotal in nature. Would be nice to see a thread that
summarizes all those threads into a readable one.

From my reading.. The mobil 1 euro 0w-40 version is popular as is the Shell
Rotella syn branded oil. Lots of opinions out there on the subject. Just follow at a minimum whats in the owners manual.. Most oils today are very good..


Since winters coming up id get into the habit of using 0w XX oils

Im using mobil 1 0w40 at the moment w/ no problems at all! Previously used 0w30 in my old motor and eventually ran into blow-by problems! Not sure if the 30 weight had any influence on the internal failure but it turns out 40 weight is whats recommended!


Mobil 1 0W-40; have used it for at least 60k combined in my 3 E36 cars. Usually you can find it for around $5-$6 a quart on sale

Mobil 1 0W-40 it is ! :D

[dRock13]

Royal Purple or Castrol

[RRSperry]

The best oil is a brown/gold liquid, and comes in a bottle or a jug. It's usually synthetic, and it gets changed about every 5K-7.5K miles along with the filter.

Other than that, there is no "BEST" brand.

[Uliman]

Mobil 1 0W-40 it is ! :D


If you have a Sears around you (and if they have the 0W-40) there is a sale on Mobil1 at the moment for $5.49 right now.

If not, Autozone has a deal for 5 quarts + Mobil1 filter (unfortunately my stores do not stock the E36 filter but I buy one for my wife's Burb) for $32.99.

Alternatively, Walmart always sells 0W-40 for around $6 something a quart.

[Tbaker474]

If you want to know about what oil to use go to bobistheoilguy.com and get the real story rather than lots of personal, and often uninformed, opinions.

this x1000

[Russell042]

Rotella :P

[Advan06]

No opinion here but i just noticed my local walmart now sells rotella t6.

[New2M3]

Mobil 1 u can get it at walmart 5 quarts for less than 25bucks

[arabsensation10]

Please search next time.

I will however, answer your question.

Rotella T6. That's what I use. It's awesome and I highly recommend it.

[Uliman]

Mobil 1 u can get it at walmart 5 quarts for less than 25bucks

but not the 0W-40 (at least not in my area Wally stores)

[boomersooner523]

I use Royal purple right now, but Motul is an amazing product....expensive but it's the good stuff

[Hahmed17]

And this thread is going to be ANY DIFFERENT how?



I think he was suggesting that you do.

Seriously. There is nothing new to add that hasn't been discussed countless times in the recent past. Do a little better searching and don't use your phone as an excuse for lack of.
I was at work, and going to grab the oil on the way home, so I used my phone, not that big of a deal.


I use Royal purple right now, but Motul is an amazing product....expensive but it's the good stuff

yeah, I was going to get royal purple, but they didnt have any in the type that I wanted :mad so I just went with Rotella

[Volf]

German Castrol

[MPowerDan]

What is the best engine oil for my 95 m3? There are a bunch of different brands out there, what do you guys use?

IMO, I only use BMW 5w-30 Fullsynthetic performance oil from the dealer and its cheaper than store bought stuff, it comes to like 5-6$ and change a qrt. where castrol edge and mobile 1 are like 6-8$ a qrt. plus read the API rating mobile one is to thin no matter what weight, as i was told by lots of BMW mechanics , even the ending weight being a large number it still isnt thick enough.

[tbuck2]

BMW oil is made by Castrol, so GC 5W30 == BMW 5W30

[bmwless]

Lubro Moly synthoil, 0w40 or 5w40 depending on your climate. This stuff is amazing, and is a true class 4 FULL synthetic. My car ran noticeably smoother and burned less after switching from garbage mobil 1 to this. Ecstuning has it for a good price. http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-M3-S52_3.2l/Maintenance/Engine/Oil/ES258725/

[FriedKalamari]

what is it with search police people. you guys act like you pay for the bandwith.

i use mobile 5-30 synthetic, synthetic is kinda a waste imo tho so im just going regular from now on.....and considering i burn oil....

[Braymond141]

BMW oil is made by Castrol, so GC 5W30 == BMW 5W30

German Castrol is 0W-30 and superior to what they sell at BMW.


what is it with search police people. you guys act like you pay for the bandwith.



There are plenty of threads with oil information.
Add up how many different brands and weights so far in this thread. Nothing new has been mentioned and we're back to square one... a bunch of opinions on oil for every damn brand... again, and again, and again.

[Volf]

BMW oil is made by Castrol, so GC 5W30 == BMW 5W30

Wrong

[tbuck2]

German Castrol is 0W-30 and superior to what they sell at BMW.


Wrong

Am I? My information came from a BMW district parts manager (buddy of mine for several years, not sure why he would give me incorrect info, but it happens...), though it was 4-5 years ago. The oil for my E46 M3 was supposed to be made for BMW by Castrol, as was their other oils sold for other cars. While they may be "special" formulations they were made by Castrol and packaged for BMW. If I am laboring under a misconception or bad information please correct me.

[Braymond141]

Am I? My information came from a BMW district parts manager (buddy of mine for several years, not sure why he would give me incorrect info, but it happens...), though it was 4-5 years ago. The oil for my E46 M3 was supposed to be made for BMW by Castrol, as was their other oils sold for other cars. While they may be "special" formulations they were made by Castrol and packaged for BMW. If I am laboring under a misconception or bad information please correct me.

BMW branded oil is made by Castrol, but the German Castrol is 0W-30 and has been proven to be superior and thicker than a 5W-30. This is on bob the oil guy site and this thread should go in the pooper.

[SilentKIL]

Bout to change my oil tomorrow... currently running Mobil 1 Full Syn 15w-50.... It's about to start getting cold here in Florida, so I'm thinking of changing it up and going with a thinner oil.... Any of you guys in the South or Warm climates do this when it gets chilly down here? What do you use?

[tbuck2]

BMW branded oil is made by Castrol, but the German Castrol is 0W-30 and has been proven to be superior and thicker than a 5W-30. This is on bob the oil guy site and this thread should go in the pooper.

OK, so I was right AND wrong. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

[weaksauce]

Bout to change my oil tomorrow... currently running Mobil 1 Full Syn 15w-50.... It's about to start getting cold here in Florida, so I'm thinking of changing it up and going with a thinner oil.... Any of you guys in the South or Warm climates do this when it gets chilly down here? What do you use?

in florida, really?:D
run the same shit year round and you'll be fine.

[GREENMOBSTER]

0w-40 and ill never ever use another oil

[Alpha5]

Rotella T 5w-40

[99MPower]

Why are people assholes

because this is like asking what are the best tires?
what is the best car?
what is the best color?

you gotta be fricken kidding me...

Brett was right.. you are going to get 101 different answers and never get the "right" answer. Do your own research (i.e. SEARCH) and then come to your own conclusion based on your own usage...

The "best" oil for a street driven car in the south (10-40) may not be the "best" for a street driven car in the north (0-30) or a race car that sees repeated abuse (15-50)

I'm not saying those are the best, but for MY uses in those areas, would be what I use

[321eurotuner]

Rotella T6 ftw. Not to be cheap but you cant beat it..

[SkinnyM3]

Taken straight from bobistheoilguy.

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[ArktikSilvrM3]

Castrol Syntec 5W 40.

[Moron95M3]

why is thread still going on?

[Volf]

why is thread still going on?

Because nobody has found the best oil yet

[plumers]

If it's approved by BMW or at least meet the required spec for your specific engine, then it should be proper and best oil for you. If your car is burning oil, get whatever proper oil that can be easily obtained from your nearest auto parts store unless you want to stock up..

[99M34life]

Ive been told Mobil 50/50 is great stuff. Just got mine and Ive heard it works pretty well