Don't EVER Use This Oil In Your BMW !!

[@Vision33r]

Best thing to do is to change the oil between 5-7k miles, stop doing 10k oil changes. BMW says it's ok, it's not ok. Have the oil examined and I guarantee that it will find metal debris.

[@Himoutdoors]

Two options 1. Rebuild your engine, because you want everything to be perfect 2. Accept that your N52 burns oil. Always keep a litre of 5W-40 in the boot. Every week when you do your checks, you know on a Sunday night when the kids are in bed and you go and check the tyre pressures, coolant, oil level etc just top it up. Some people get hung up on the tiniest thing. ‘They all do that’, is not good enough, it must be fixed! Instead of rebuilding the engine, spend the money on a tank of super unleaded and go enjoy your car down some proper drivers roads! Cheers Doc for the perspective!

[@jayrocksfire]

5w40 liquid moly the lime green bottle has been working lovely on my e92 328i 130,000 no knocks ever and I’ll change the oil every 3000 no more than 3500miles. I use it after I did my valve cover & gasket, oil filter housing & sensor. It works wonders. Thanks for the vid Doc.

[@ff-gh4gg]

the same for 318i, charming

[@kDotxGUCCi]

BMW Doctor = clickbait king with the thumbnails atm

[@oscardenoudstenportugal780]

Karolis Oskutis don’t do this don’t do that, I own a BMW F30 and never had problems for many years in The Netherlands. I do services myself.

[@YoshidaSPECL]

Have you met our lord and savior scotty kilmer Cause these are his thumbnails

[@dereklaverne7608]

@@YoshidaSPECL at least this dude actually talked about different types of oil not to use. Scotty would've talked about a completely different topic smh

[@I4NI_]

Yep, xpose it brother

[@sureshk0505]

When i first bought my N52, it was very informative. As time passed and i learned more, some of the guides seem to contradict conventional practices. I felt that something was off. The rest, you guys figure out.

[@360degrees-evolve8]

Hello Dr. Dean, About four months ago I purchased my 2006 BMW 325I with the N 52 engine and I must admit I was getting ready to just sell this car but thanks to you and the hard work that you put into these videos I’ve learned to enjoy and love my BMW. Initially after driving for about 20 minutes the engine will start whistling like a whining pig and Ive never done any (Mechanic) work in my life but I decided to buy the CCV valve and I followed your step-by-step video and I just sincerely want to say thank you Because that took care of that issue and it took me about five hours to take the manifold but I did it and I felt so proud. The problem that I’m having right now is that before coming to a stop I feel a jerk And it feels a little bit stronger when the car is warmer but it does not do it on sports mode only on Drive. I have replaced my transmission oil and like I said it drives like a dream but right before coming to a stop I feel like jerk as if someone just tapped me from the back. I don’t know if it’s my transmission solenoid’s or the flex disk and quite frankly I have no idea... can you please guide me in the right direction? I really appreciate it and once again thank you for taking the time because I’m really enjoying my car and I don’t see myself getting rid of it anytime soon.

[@funny1234589]

I have the exact same problem on my 325i i have heard it’s the bridge seals in the transmission.

[@2jz4life35]

I would check the Transmission and Engine mount.

[@erickhernandez4670]

Have you ever fixed this problem? Because I have the exact same problem and can’t seem to find out what it is.

[@PK-sg1po]

@@erickhernandez4670 most 20i 25i and 30i models from 04-12 use a zf6hp19 or 21 trans. A common issue is the sleeves in between the mechatronics unit and the transmission. It loses fluid pressure because of these broken seals, which makes the shifts slow and jerky, in a worst case scenario throws an issue up on the i drive ”transmission failure, drive moderately”. If you cant switch to a certain gear (ie 3rd or for example reverse) then the issue is with the mechatronics solenoids. A kit of these sleeves plus a genuine zf oil change kit will take around 300 bucks and 5 hours of work on a regular driveway.

[@randygreen6652]

Abs wheel sensor. Had the same issue for a very long time. Did the rear abs sensors and it fixed it. I also did a transmission fluid pan replacement, didn't fix it. The sensors did.

[@victorc1611]

Thanks as always Doc. After I bought my N63TU, putting LiquiMolly 5W-40 was the first thing I did. Keep the videos coming Sir.

[@mofopopo437]

How is that Liquid Molly working for you? I just switched to that brand and did a oil change 5w30 the other day in my 328i, some of the feedback i got say it's pretty good. I don't know anyone personally that uses it but im sure people do? Thanks

[@victorc1611]

@@mofopopo437 all of my bmw buds use it...and no oil consumption. So far so good.

[@Violet_Patrick]

what does BMW Doctor think of liqui moly 5w-40?

[@csutakgergo5279]

Okay so explain this to me guys, i have a 2005 325i n52b25A engine, with about 160k km on the clock. When i bought it it used about 1l/700km of oil, changed the pcv changed valve stem seals fixed external leaks, engine still used 1l/700km. So finally i did 10-40 which made it a lot worse(1l/400km) so i thought okay my problem is getting worse. So i added forte oil thickener which made everything even worse, (1l/300km). Engine was clean inside no carbon buildup. So complete engine teardown revealed worn oil scraper rings(the middle ring is tapered in these engines and early n52s got rings made of softer material, you can see that in realoem, there is an updated part no) when that tapered ring loses its edge its gonna start pumping oil into the cylinders instead of scraping them off, having a thicker oil means the cylinder walls get a thicker coat and the rings just glide over them sending oil into the chamber. Anyways after honing the alusil block and replacing rings, car performs now better than ever. Hard wear in was crucial. No oilconsumption whatsoever, using 5 w 30. With 5w40 it uses about 0.5l in 3500kms. So there you go use thick oils as much as you want. Because of the sophisticated vanos and valvetronic system this engine will throw codes if you go thicker with the oil

[@Moumnidj]

I live in morocco on the west side with temperatures up to 40 41 °C, i noticed a lot of oil consumption on my 320i N46 B20 using 5w40 100 k miles on it, i switched to liquimolly 10w40 and problem solved, almost a thousand miles oil level still at maximum level

[@davehigson9503]

Would you use the same logic with bmw Diesel engine’s, (when the mileage over 100,000 use a thicker oil) ?

[@lavazza.vinzenzo]

oui 5w40

[@scanspeak00]

Yes! I stared using 0w40 oil 2 months ago for this very reason and it's now using far less oil.

[@ifixandfly]

Have you had any issues since

[@jamesconlon4585]

Just drove down to the costa del sol and back. 4k round trip in my 320i e93. Thought I had a problem as I burnt through two litres of oil over the trip. Using 5/30 oil. 108k miles on the clock. Watched this vid. Going to change oil to 5/40 and see how I get on with the next road trip. Appreciate the video.

[@neils68]

I used duralube in a 280zx and the radiator hose blew a hole. I drove it with no coolant for a good few miles. Got some coolant and a hose, let her cool off and no issues with the engine. I read the cooling system is a weak point In bmws. I got a used 328i and when I got the oil changed I added a quart of duralube. We shall see.

[@splitwig1874]

I use 0-W40 Castrol egde European Formula. Is that not better than 5- W40??

[@Henry4PC]

Good question, I know Castro’s also makes 5W40 LL-01. I’d like to know as well which is the better option

[@steifan]

0W-40 is better when extreme cold, but other than that there should be no big difference at all. Just broader temperature range and perhaps more expensive.

[@Purvis513]

@@steifan I was about to answer with exactly that til I saw your comment. I agree

[@jond46687]

Hi, I’ve recently bought an e89 n52 z4. I was worried as the sump has been sealed and thought this was a botch job. Your video reassured me this is a good thing to do and pleased to say car doesn’t leak oil. Changing now to 5w40 though as you recommend. Really helpful video again many thanks.

[@andrejones497]

Thanks mate. Used 0w 30 on my 116i (as I've been using the same with my 520d for many years with no issue). In 1 year I used 5 litres of oil (7k miles). I'll go to 5w 40 from now

[@lennydonovan8873]

I got a 2006 bmw 525xi with 180000 miles i change my own oil and use 5w40 syn. It works good only have to add a quart every 3000 miles and i change it every 5000 miles..

[@makosasimakis118]

Castrol edge 5W40 in (N42B20) 2003 bmw 318ci e46 with 246K kilometers ! No problems . My father owns the car since new :D

[@jasa198]

I have this exact same car too from new 2001 . Still on the same spark plugs 20 years and starts on 1st turn every time.

[@soulonwheels7239]

My BMW X1 e84 sucks oil like every 1000 kilometres. Can you suggest me the best oil for my car. I use 0W40

[@krispytoast8804]

How long covid was supposed to last: s65. How long covid actually lasted : n52

[@bestbelieviet]

LMAO

[@Gripen85]

Mine burned oil, changed CCV and went to 0W40 Shell Helix Ultra, as recommended by various German forums (I can read German) and it's not burning oil AT ALL.

[@vitoippolito2014]

Hi Doctor, would you ever put 10W60 oil in an e60 M57 3.0 diesel engine? What do you think..? Would it run well..? Thank you 🫡🔝

[@ertansarikavak4774]

What do you recommend on a bmw 320i m54b22 170ps with 220 000 km or 180 000miles

[@richardhayford8726]

I drive a 2004 E60 520i 6 speed manual line 6. I haven’t quite hit 100,000km yet. It reads 97,000km on the dial. Should I make the switch to 5w40 now or should I wait till 100,000km and if so, is it just any 5w40 oil or there’s a specific brand you’d recommend?

[@streetrider2487]

can i use 5w50 or 10w40? i have a 12y old 325 w n52 engine. Looking for a thicker oil cos in my coutnry, the ambient temperature is around 30-40deg celsius. , no winter. so the 'w' doesnt matter for me, but the top viscocity of the oil when hot is more impt.

[@rubenloureiro741]

i want to know the same

[@joesteel]

Hello as I was searching for oil for my 2004 BMW 325I I noticed that 5-40w synthetic was coming up as a match and i typically use 5-30w synthetic. Do you recommend I switch? I live in California and my car is garaged and has 52k miles on it approximately. One shop had previously recommended i go with liquimoly but now I see the 5-40w synthetic option.

[@JMUDoc]

I am considering oils for my next change and I am very drawn to the Magnatec 5W-40 and Lucas 0W-40 - their cold viscosities are _extremely_ low, but their 40 and 100 degree viscosities are quite high. An engine isn't going to burn cold/thick oil, so try to get the lowest cold viscosity oil as possible, while shooting for higher 40/100 values.

[@_J.P._]

Too low isn't great either because a too low viscosity may result in the oil being pushed out from all possible seals and spots and won't stay "in place". Engines are okay with some overnight down time as the individual parts will stay lubricated for a long time with a thin film. Even a week is not an issue. The problem starts with cars that are not driven for a longer period of time like half a year or even more where all the upper parts are pretty much dry (not completely but almost). In such a case it is advisable to pull the fuel pump fuse and just crank the car a few times to pump up the oil. Then put the fuse back in and start it up. Be ready to hear some lifters really hard but other than that it is okay. No hate just a tip :)

[@roscoe9507]

Your the man with the skills, my E60 just keeps getting better and better, I feel I owe you some SERIOUS beers 🤙💪✌️👊🍻

[@mehmetoeztuerk2935]

Hi BMW Doctor, what about 0W-40 oil?

[@wolvoman1]

Have you ever applied for a position as master tech at BMW?

[@jlindborg1105]

Yes, in general one should aim att low as possible on the W number as it refers to winter characteristics of the oil film and it's viscosity and as HIGH as possible on the other number as this will indicate the temperature that the oil will be able to keep a good oil film. Lower then that, the oil will vaporize, burn off in the ventilation of the crankshaft and can't keep a good oil film.

[@jdm_is350]

I heard that 0w40 makes sense in the winter because it warms up faster and lubricates earlier. What's your opinion on that?

[@g_____t]

0w20 summeroil 0w30 winteroil

[@aidenp5768]

@@g_____t No, the opposite. You want a thicker oil especially during the summer. 5w 40 in summer, if you live where it gets over 100 F regularly 10w 40, winter 0w-30 or 0w 40. After 120k miles don't even consider 30 weight anymore.

[@gctzx]

I mistakenly did the opposite, swapped out the 5W-30 in my N55 at oil change time for 0W-30 and immediately had valve seal oil leaks. I drained the oil, and replaced it with 5W-50 with LiquiMoly Seal Restorer and never saw the issue again.

[@billyingram5394]

HOW OFTEN DO YOU RECOMMEND CHANGING OIL? I ALWAYS GO WITH THE 3,000 TO 4,500 MILE PERIOD.

[@korencek]

on my old mercedes I didn't change it for 5 years and it works fine. once the car is 15+ years old it's not worth changing the oil. Just keep adding it until the car stops working.

[@user-ou5vw8ds3s]

@@korencek i will definitely not follow your badvice

[@billyingram5394]

WHAT WEIGHT OIL DO YOU RECOMMEND USING ON F10 F90 AND E39 M5?

[@MrDeanGr]

Bro hello great video i have an E36 .16 129hp boosted some what oil i can use to work well bro you think its better to stop using 5-30 and go to 5-40 ? thank you 😜

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

"Oil velocity?" sorry, I couldn´t help myself.... 🤣

[@ilidanStormrageTv]

Thanks for the help bro! ❤️ But i still have i questions which brand of oil is good for my engine m54b22? Liqui Moly, castrol, mobil? Or can you give me some advice of another brand?

[@thorstenwestheiderphotogra7722]

Would you recommend 5W40 also for the N54? The oil sticker in my 2012 E89 said 0W30, but I changed the oil and replaced it with 5W40, because it just seemed odd they would use such a thin oil (0W30) for an engine that runs at higher temperatures than is usually the case. Can this mess with VANOS in any way?

[@olatokunboomoniyi506]

Hello chief my BMW is coming up with ignition switched on message on the dash, is it a fault that needs fixing or I just need to step on the break when I start the engine?

[@awpstardan]

I have an 06 e60 xi it runs better tyan new 2014 and 2016' 5 series! Have just reached 104k miles on mine always use liquid moly 5-40 or motul xxcess 5-40 never burns but when i used the americAn castrol5-30 i was losing 1 liter every 3000 miles. Now nothing doing 5k oil intervals w.o losing a drop. N52 is beast mode x100

[@mofopopo437]

My 2011 328i with 120,000 is running much better when i switched over to 5w40 Liqui moly no more burning oil.

[@shiftyuk]

BMW Doctor, I had my car (335D E92 - M57 engine) 2009 (Pre LCI) oil change and filter change last month, I had a gearbox servicing done too, first time in 212k miles! Car is a little over 213,500 miles, they told me they had to use 5W-30M Castrol Edge and 8.5 litres, not the recommended 7.5L, after a couple of weeks it was half way between Min & Max, yesterday I checked and it was at MIN. Can you recommend what I do, I have checked for leaks and the boost hose (MTEC - blue) + other side hose connected to intercooler = old oil residue, no noticeable leaks. A couple of drops in 24H noticed on both sides. Would you recommend me moving to 5W-40 Liqui Molli and also would you say using their Ceratec is worth doing? I drove to Peak District with no issues, I’ll check the oil tomorrow as well before leaving.

[@sheffielduk3428]

My freelander 1 m47 engine is on 5 40 and it's burning oil in a morning on cold start but no smoke when warm! All mechanics around Me are scared to work on it!!! Getting annoyed it's done 110k and drives mint

Hey Den, i have a one question. After every cold start my N52B25A has a ticking noises of hydraulic lifters for 60 second. After 60s is smooth. I use only 5W-40. What do you think about using 0W-40 in this case? Is possible that 0W-40 can halp solve this issue or it is bullshit? Thanks for your feedback.

[@nitrosake]

I run 0W-40 A3/B4 Castrol edge in my N52B25, the ticking issues during low RPM and short trips has disappeared completely. I live in colder climates so the lower viscosity is crucial for cold starts below 5 celsius. Make sure to rev it high (when @ operating temps!) occasionally, since this opens the squirters for the lifters.

[@bimma-b]

My 2005 325 xDrive m 54 engine drinking oil replaced PCV valve replace the oil pan gaskets valve cover gasket you name it didn't go as far as the piston rings or the valve stem seals the BMW dealership told me that wasn't the problem I don't believe them now I can't go there ever again back to the BMW dealership in Springfield Missouri they are rip-off artists they will lie to you in your face yeah so no one go there this guy is awesome BMW doctor thank you you are amazing you are an amazing person and thank you for loving these cars as much I love them I just don't have enough money to buy the ones I want I'm glad you do man go for it get all the m5s and all the m3's m4s you can man cuz I'm dealing with a 2005 330ci zhp that's all I can afford needs a new engine and transmission replacement that's my luck you have a great day man thanks for your videos

[@احمدالعراسي-د9ط]

Is it safe to use 15 w40 in x5 e53 v8 m62 tu , the max weather temperature is 35c .the car is using in heavy traffic city? Please... I want your opinion.

[@Garik.e60]

I'm almost at 120k miles on my n52 and I use Pennzoil Ultra 5w-30 with 5-7k mile changes. It never really burns oil. The bar might go down a bit on the iDrive between intervals but not anywhere close to the min line. I've considered 5w-40 but pennzoil does't make it. I stick with them because they don't make it from crude oil like the rest.

[@lavazza.vinzenzo]

évitez pour votre moteur

[@naomiellie1928]

Hi I'm a 1st time BMW X1 2012 owner (bought a used car, 2nd owner) mileage is about 119k been using Castrol Edge 5W-30. I lived in South East Asia, super hot and humid weather (near the equator). A few questions:- 1) How often should I service it ? Every 5000km or 8000km is alright? 2) is the oil alright to use (5W-30) or should i switch to 5W-40? Thank you.. I love all your videos .. taught me alot 🤗

[@lavazza.vinzenzo]

5w40 tous les 90000 km

[@majaz417]

​@@lavazza.vinzenzo 90k or 9k?

[@xanderkhan]

@@majaz417 He is so wrong. Every 7-10K km is fine

[@olivierbonnet3749]

do you think that i can add some Bardhal No smoke additive in this engine ? i did it regularly on my old BMW 525 I E34 with M50 engine and i sold it after 320 000 km with no issue and i never burnt oil .. Thank you

[@retrofitman]

What oil would you reccomend for a 2004 318i n46 with 220k km? I need to change oil and should I stay with factory recommended 5w30 or use 5w40?

[@joeferretti3521]

0w40 for the win if you live were it doesn't get cold like myself running great 1600000 and strong

[@dereklaverne7608]

Is there a specific brand of 5w40 you recommend ? And how often should I change it? I just took ownership of a 2000 528i with 87k miles on it. I'm very used to my Porsches taking mobile 1 oil but do bmw motors do better with a different brand other than Castrol?

[@dougjamesvandals]

Change it more often!! 5w30 synthetic vs 5w40 is very close .. but yes a little heavier if you will for older engines makes sense to me. Alot of cars and trucks recommend 0w20 very light I am running 5w30 for X3 with the 4 cyl turbo. It makes sense what the Doc is saying!! I run a heavier wt in my old f150 150k miles no usage

[@Druwoods]

170,000 miles on my N52B30 and it uses/ leaks a quart every 4000 miles or so. I might try 5w40 next time. Could that PCV/CCV be routed to a catch can and the manifold plugged without causing issues?

[@cristianzmara2369]

I have the engine N47, tween-turbo 218hp. Why should I change my oli that often, how that does help my engine? Can you explain into a comment please? Is the oil change also helping the turbo?

[@sebastianonita9921]

Hello. I have a e60 520d 2006 (end of year) automatic and it has around 245k km. what oil do you recommend to use? I’m thinking of using the Castro Longlife 5w30. The bmw original oil. What do you think about it?

[@hellonearth69]

What oil do you recommend for 2006 e60 bmw 530i with 100.000km?

[@valistambuli2556]

Hello Dean, I have a problem on my 325i N52 on cold start the engine stops. My car has 70.000 miles,new spark plugs. Do i have to change the ignition coils to ? How can i check them? Thx

[@MurderousIndifference]

F10 M5 recommends 5- or 0-w30. After 100k miles tho shd I switch?

[@minutemaniii7062]

My country average temp is 25 to 40deg celsius [ hot ]. Can i use valvoline 10w40 semi synthetic durablend oil? I run an N52 2.5L non turbo e92. [ 12yr old car with 120,000km ]

[@alliealberts1]

Hi there i have my bmw e60 525i checked today for a error code 4e24,what does it mean? Can you please help

[@Neo-qt3ci]

Dean, i just got an N52B25 with 140k miles. Should i use 5w40 and it should be fine? I live on a tropical island and do approx 9k miles per year

[@aidenp5768]

If you live on tropical hell yea switch to 5w 40! 40 weight is always better than 30 in hot climates.

[@Alex-qg8hp]

What would be the best oil for a e36 325i 1992 ??

[@harishan459]

The man the myth the legend. Dr dean

[@tonyrunyon375]

My m54 25 says 5w40 right on the cap. My m54b25 jad a 190k and runs beautifully and doesn't burn oil I use 5w40 and use the o2 mod on the ccv. Catch cans dont work, wer, it didn't work for me i used the 50 kids can all the way up to a mishimoto and it NEVER WORKED, weather it was smoke smell or vacuum issues whatever dint bother with the catch can its a waste of money stick with the ccv. Does anybody realize that 10s of millions of dollars go into R&D when it comes to a BMW? Theres a reason they did ccv and not a catch can and its not all about emissions control or money its about what works with the engineering of that engine. I have 2 touring one pre-face 2wd one face xi and they both are knocking on the door of 200k and both run and drive great I love em. Both cars are heavily modified when it comes to suspension but everything else is bone stock. Love the channel mate, keep it up!

[@alvin5529]

Thanks to your videos BMW Doctor I am learning a lot from them as I am now starting to DIY my 2008 BMW x5 3.0si. Part of that was looking for the exact same oil specs and certifications as BMW's 5W30 oil. I live here in Vancouver, Canada and I am unable to see any oil with the same oil with the ACEA, A3/B4, API SL, BMW LL-01 other than Castrol Edge SAE 0W30 Euro and the Pennzoil Platinum Euro SAE 5W/40. Then I saw this video which actually makes sense... and then I still wanted to make sure and that's when I checked my x5 owner's manual and to my surprise... it says "Approved oils belong to the SAE classifications 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30". The online version of my user's manual only mentions the 5w-40 and the 5W-30 but on the manual I have, it says 4 different approved grades. I guess it's still best to check our owner's user manual to make sure... I am just surprised that the BMW dealership here was not even aware of this until I showed them my owner's manual. Now, I am changing my own oil tomorrow or this coming weekend and now, I don't have to worry about the high priced 1L bottle of oil from BMW. Happy learning everyone.

[@OnlyNewsAndUpdates]

I used 0W40 for many years on my N52B30. What do you think should i change it to 5W40? Thank you for your answer :)

[@Purvis513]

Just in case no one else answers. In brief: You can go a step lower than the first rating and one step higher on the second rating from the manufacturer's recommended viscosity. Lower to higher. Never the reverse. And just because you can, doesn't always mean you should. It depends on climate, as well. For example: My M54B25 is spec'd for 5w-30. I CAN use as far as 0w-40 with minor repercussions IF it suits my climate. I cannot use 10w30, 10w40 or 5w30, etc. Check your owners manual and then change your oil only if you really think it's necessary. An N52 is a solid engine. If you're not having any issues and keeping up with regular oil changes, then there's really no need to overthink the oil.

[@tonyp5994]

Hi Dean. My N57 engine in my 640 is burning oil. Is 5w40 OK for the N57?

[@stephengaribaldi1378]

does it also take care of the tapping or is that another conversation?

[@afantos]

@BMW Doctor Bro can u tell me what is the best Synthetic Oil can i use in my BMW 320i Model 2007 , i use Mobil Super 3000 5w-30 , have any better idea? Thanks

[@Showcardetailinguk]

Hi Thanks for your videos they are very helpful and informative. I have a F36 420d B47 engine, which oil grade would you recommend for a service, Thanks

[@marcioceia3608]

I have 320d f31 190hp b47 engine

[@bimma-b]

I use amsoil European car formula classic for the llo1 it is 5w40 amsoil is the best oil love it amsoil products are the best they are first in synthetics and they invented synthetic oil if no one knew that

[@RP-ec4np]

Bmw f11 525d 3.0 204 hp what oil you recommend? Now I USe valvoline 5w30 c3 xl

[@MrPILJO]

I neeed help. I have bmw 320d e90 2005. 290000 km Last owner had 5w40 castrol, but when i came to car part dealer they told me for that oil it is not for my car, bcs it's not for dpf. Which oil should i use then? To use 5w30?

[@tealeaf1215]

I have bmw 1 series 2014 f20 what oil would be best? I'm still using 5w 30,any recommendations please Thanks

[@MN_003]

My cars at 156000 n43 been using 5w30 will definitely change to 5w-40

[@chewbacag914]

Excellent video! Great coverage and explanation! Thank you for all the details you provide. Can you make a video on why the 2006 bmw 330i radio display does not always come up? Is this common after a battery change?

[@inuhiko561]

Hi, I found a pretty cheap 328i 3.0L from 10/2011 with ~50k Miles What do you think about it ? (I would use it daily,( ~12k Miles a Year))

[@ikra]

What's the best oil for N53 that has 100,000 miles... 5w40?

[@Wergrun]

Coming back to this because my car was leaking oil out the filter cap and removing showed the filter had collapsed a bit; last time I use an auto zone filter for my car, I didn’t want to wait for one in the Mail but not i got a proper mann filter

[@EgyptianGoldenEagle]

That’s true bro , today I changed oil wit castrol edge 5w40

[@rdcrtny1405]

What if you have an N62tu ? Should you still use the 5/40 oil?

[@johnbang66]

I have a BMW 520iA 2000 M52. I have heard that I MUST use the LL-04 on this one. What's so special about LL-04 and that I can not just use another fully synthetic oil. Someone who can clarify this for me.

[@yourname9883]

Should I switch to w40 on high mileage (150000+) M57 engine?

[@BMWDoctor]

no because you have turbo the turbo needs the oil Thin for warm up and to protect the turbo therefore stay with 5W30 M57 doesn't suffer oil burning issues !

[@mrdunkin83]

@@BMWDoctor any advice on a 2012 750li ? Is it a good car to have overall? Should I use the 5w-40? Do they have valve stem seal problems like the older models? Please I need your advice

[@Rience92]

I use millers xf 5w40 and archoil ar9100 and flush engine every change of oil. Oil filter closes after 4k km so i change it also every 4k

[@meandyou917]

What do you recommend, my "stop oil pressure light" comes on...i changed the oil pressure switch. Could it be the oil or oil filter cover.

[@simengineering9183]

BMW DOC, Forte oil brand not for sale in the USA, anything else on a different brand that works for the oil burning? Also motor flush?

[@mrt5993]

Hi doc What do you recommend for a 530i with an m54 and 120000 miles ? Thanks

[@Purvis513]

In case Dean doesn't reply: M54 is spec'd for 5w-30 in America or 0w-40 in Europe. But it all depends on climate, too. At 120k, make sure your CCV is in good shape, do the O2 pilot mod to boost the crankcase vacuum (super easy and inexpensive), then switch to 0w-40 if you live in a place with very cold winters. If your winters are mild, it won't make much difference to change the rating you use. It's the failing CCV that eventually causes the M54 to burn oil.

[@liamordones7790]

Bmw doctor my 2008 328i has 117000 miles i used 5w30 high milleage castrol regular not edge or should i use 5w40 regular or high milleage?

[@james_delahunt]

Dean what’s yur opinion though on the diesel spectrum older diesels m47 and m57 which is yur choice of oil on them would you use 5w30 or 5w40 mines being remapped to 200bhp tomorrow so I need advice on a good oil to use in it mines m47 by the way I’ve no egr DPF or Backbox and swirl flaps deleted glow plug module put in and much much more

[@colorado.e9x]

Also what oil change interval do you recommend for high mileage (150K+)? I currently do it every 3K miles.

[@Super6-Four]

3k is perfect

[@MakhloufA]

I change it every 3K miles too.

[@dinosoarskill17]

i hardly change mine on my e92 328. (145k miles) and i beat it to hell. the car is impressive.. it deserves some serious love soon

[@MasterX767]

THANK YOU, SIR! Have you tried 0-40? I like the light oil with LUCAS oil stabilizer.

[@PureSpirit347]

Dean, I only do 4-5,000miles per year on my n52 E82. Should my oil change be just based on mileage and/or time please? Thank you.

[@joshdominguez341]

As long as you change it once a year you should be fine because you don’t drive it as much

[@PureSpirit347]

josh dominguez Thanks 😉

[@D730-u8m]

Dear sir, What oil you recommend for n47 engine? Is shell same as original one?

[@noesaldana6264]

Can I top up with 5w-40 without knowing what oil was used during the previous oilchange

[@2jz4life35]

Generally speaking, you don't wan't to mix 2 different name brand oil because different additive is used by each company.. With that said, in a emergency any oil is better than no oil.

[@1983stu54]

I used to use 0w 30 on my N53 (don’t know why) but was burning oil quicker than a tramp on chips but when I went to 5w 30 and I don’t have much of a problem anymore. It’s done 92k now but I change oil & filter every 4K miles. Guess I’ll have to change to 10w 40 soon if I get oil burning again. Cheers for advice. 👍🏻

[@steifan]

that should make zero difference as both oils perform the same (viscosity wise) if not well below freezing temperature.

[@_Philip_.]

Hey results?

[@kamentabakov5302]

How about the N53B25 engine. Can I also use 5w40?

[@SuperLycu]

Can you please help me out? I got a e92 272bhp n52 330i - it takes a liter of castor oil 5w30 per 1000km : /. can this be solved out by changing the oil? like in the video? to 5w40? I don't have any leaks and I just getting a bit irritated cause I got it for half a year, and I am spending money to make it perfect

[@ebertfr]

Best oil for n53b30? (330i LCI)