328i Oil - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

SomeRandomer123 · 07-01-2012, 07:28 AM

Um, what type of oil should I get for my engine?

I didn't get a free litre of specific oil in my 328i like I did in my E90 330d, so I'm unsure!

SomeRandomer123 · 07-06-2012, 04:35 PM

Bumpety bump

Spikey · 07-06-2012, 05:07 PM

pretty sure they still use *any* 5W-40 oils...

currently using Caltex 5W-40 in my e92

RobUK · 07-07-2012, 10:57 AM

I was given this with my 328i...

...came in a little case in the boot with some gloves and a funnel.

Spikey · 07-07-2012, 07:47 PM

0w-30... better than the 5w-40 i'm using lol

but also more expensive... I guess if they recommend it, it's better to stick to it ?

SomeRandomer123 · 07-08-2012, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikey

0w-30... better than the 5w-40 i'm using lol

but also more expensive... I guess if they recommend it, it's better to stick to it ?

Looking at my engine, all BMW say is that they recommend Castrol.

BMWgasm · 09-21-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

Looking at my engine, all BMW say is that they recommend Castrol.

Of course they do- they have a corporate partnership with Castrol. Not that Castrol isn't good, it's very good, but Mobil synthetic is also very good. Go with what makes you comfortable.

roundabout · 09-28-2012, 10:51 PM

The manual suggest SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30

My personal preference is Mobil 1 0W30

BTW, listen to what Castrol web site recommends for 2012 328i

"Thank you for inquiring about what oil is best for your vehicle. Based on the information you provided, your vehicle requires a special engine oil that can only be purchased at your local dealer. Please visit your local dealer to ensure that your vehicle is serviced properly."

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SomeRandomer123 Colonel Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK Posts: 2,046 iTrader: (0)	328i Oil Um, what type of oil should I get for my engine? I didn't get a free litre of specific oil in my 328i like I did in my E90 330d, so I'm unsure! __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT - Awesome! 28th May 2009 - 28th May 2012 Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT - Loving it! My 328i thread!http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712673
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07-06-2012, 05:07 PM	#3
Spikey Captain Drives: erratically Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: around town~ Posts: 652 iTrader: (0)	pretty sure they still use any 5W-40 oils... currently using Caltex 5W-40 in my e92

07-07-2012, 07:47 PM	#5
Spikey Captain Drives: erratically Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: around town~ Posts: 652 iTrader: (0)	0w-30... better than the 5w-40 i'm using lol but also more expensive... I guess if they recommend it, it's better to stick to it ?

09-28-2012, 10:51 PM	#8
roundabout New Member Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio,USA Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	The manual suggest SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, and SAE 5W-30 My personal preference is Mobil 1 0W30 BTW, listen to what Castrol web site recommends for 2012 328i "Thank you for inquiring about what oil is best for your vehicle. Based on the information you provided, your vehicle requires a special engine oil that can only be purchased at your local dealer. Please visit your local dealer to ensure that your vehicle is serviced properly."