shannon325 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hey guys I have searched the forum etc and asked friends but thought I'd see what you guys think before I go ordering a service kit for my 2001 325ci! I've had a couple of 2.5s now and I know that BMW recommend Castrol 5w-30. How ever, I've been told by a few mates before that a BMW that has done over 100k that using 10W-40 is best as it's thicker? My mileage is 119,500. Can anyone back this up? My old coupe you to drink so much oil, and I don't want this one going the same way! Also, am I right in thinking that it takes 6.5L? So, what's the best oil to get? Many thanks in advance Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yeah go for 10 40 to slow consumption down & id recommend castrol too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I wouldn't use 10w/40 personally. Bmw recommend Castile edge and that's what I've been using for 4 years without any problems [emoji3] 0-30 and 5-30 is what most people use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_driller Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 5-40 here Just use whatever makes you happy im past the using premium oils in my life now. It'll last long enough on cheapo oil Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2 StuBeeDoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannon325 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 that's not what I wanted, 3 different people saying different things lol! Next question, fully or semi synth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I use this.... http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/accessories-engine-oil/engine-oils/engine-oil/5w20-engine-oil/?521776031&0&1&cc5_248 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L4nky808 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I only use Castrol Edge 0w30 or 5w30 in mine but I'm Anal like that - I'm a firm beleiver that oil is your engines blood... You wouldn't put the wrong blood in your body! Saying that, my car is only on 108k, and should hopefully still be worth something by the time I sell it on 115-120k, plus I'd like the satisfaction of knowing I'd sold on a vehicle that would be well maintained & prove reliable for the following owner . If it was on 180k plus I'd probably put cheap and cheerful in as it would be worth a pittance by the end of my ownership, and IMO wouldn't justify the cost of premium oil vs. Resale value as long as it lasted for the 2/3 years I actually owned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 As Lanky says, put good oil in & it'll look after you. However as you know mines a £500 snotter on 150k miles so i'm not as anal as I used to be with my 5k 330ci facelift with 100k on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) I'm about to change my oil, ordered it today. That's twice this year. Every 6 months or so since I bought it. Currently only doing 7500 miles a year. I would rather buy approved good oil and change more frequently than the dashboard tells me. Edited November 21, 2014 by Trevor mlouie2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Coming up to colder weather, 5w40 would be the best compromise between cold start protection and slowing down oil consumption. Fully synthetic. LL01 should suffice on a 2001 car, LL04 didn't exist when the engine was developed after all. StuBeeDoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafz Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 In my 330ci Ive used 5w-40 which slowed down oil consumption - http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/accessories-engine-oil/engine-oils/engine-oil/5w20-engine-oil/?521776031&0&1&cc5_248 in the 2.0D vert i used 5-30 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5w-30-GENUINE-GM-VAUXHALL-BMW-FULLY-SYN-ENGINE-MOTOR-OIL-5L-DEXOS-2-/161189048151?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25879daf57 £21 and conforms to BMW LL04 both are fully synthetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 that's not what I wanted, 3 different people saying different things lol! Next question, fully or semi synth? Fully synthetic, 5w40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannon325 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Fully synth 5/40 it is. Cheers peeps! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty74 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm put in 10w 40 in my touring,its on 132k now and hardly uses any oil between services Seems to run fine and no issues so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Fix your ccv to stop runaway oil consumption and continue to use what BMW recommend StuBeeDoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayla Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I have used castrol edge 0w30 past 4 years but this time I used shell 5w40 just because its cheaper then castrol one and is LL01 still. My oil gets changed every 2 years which I know is not good but it does not do much miles and still never passes the service indicator on dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Every 2 years is fine, it's what BMW recommend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
