X-pack-Glyn Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 What make and type of oil for my new shape 320D? And what good make of oil filter do i use? having it serviced soon and want to supply my own parts, but dont want to fit shit to it.
livewire7116 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Look online for company called "German Swdish and French", i get all my vw parts from then when i service it every 6k, 5w40 fully synth oil is £28
X-pack-Glyn Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Posted February 26, 2009 £28 for a tin of oil Youre kidding right? Will normal 15/40 semi do? i get that free from work.
Admin Vista Posted February 26, 2009 Admin Report Posted February 26, 2009 Diesels run on different oil to petrols though don't they?
RETRO_AL Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Dunno but ive got a brand new pipercross air filter still in bag unopened to fit a 2.0d bmw,cost me £65,ive sold my bmw so want rid £25 delivered
livewire7116 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Posted February 26, 2009 Lets put it perspective at the cost of oil, "IF" you use wrong oil and save £30 each oil change and do it every 10k, after 50,000 miles you have save on average £150, if however the oil is not suitable for the engine and it blows up after 50k the question is this........... "CAN YOU BUY A 320d ENGINE FOR £150"??????????????
bazbiker Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 The specialized BMW oil is actually Q8 oil badged up as BMW's own so go on to the Q8 oil web site and find your local stockiest. The stuff you are after is "Q8 10W-40 Advanced Diesel" or if you so desire "Q8 5W-40 Excel" which is supposed to give you better performance and better fuel economy but is still a BMW special oil!
Smudger105e Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Diesels run on different oil to petrols though don't they? Scott is right, diesel and petrol oils are different. I was told that petrol oils put the crud into the sump and let it congeal there whereas diesel oils keep the muck suspended in the oil and being constantly pumped round... And don't put any cheap shit oil in, would deffo be a false economy...
Admin Vista Posted February 27, 2009 Admin Report Posted February 27, 2009 Diesels run on different oil to petrols though don't they? Scott is right, diesel and petrol oils are different. I was told that petrol oils put the crud into the sump and let it congeal there whereas diesel oils keep the muck suspended in the oil and being constantly pumped round... And don't put any cheap shit oil in, would deffo be a false economy... Diesel oils typically carry detergents in them, so it should all be nice and clean in there
Tom Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 The specialized BMW oil is actually Q8 oil badged up as BMW's own so go on to the Q8 oil web site and find your local stockiest.The stuff you are after is "Q8 10W-40 Advanced Diesel" or if you so desire "Q8 5W-40 Excel" which is supposed to give you better performance and better fuel economy but is still a BMW special oil! wrong the correct oil is 0w 30 Castrol SLX dont use a differnt grade or it sludges up. I think you can also use Castrol EDGE or Shell HELIX
Fiesta Steve Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Diesels run on different oil to petrols though don't they? Scott is right, diesel and petrol oils are different. I was told that petrol oils put the crud into the sump and let it congeal there whereas diesel oils keep the muck suspended in the oil and being constantly pumped round... And don't put any cheap shit oil in, would deffo be a false economy... Diesel oils typically carry detergents in them, so it should all be nice and clean in there I use 10w 40 'Diesel' oil in my crossflow, its nice and clean inside too, lol. Its also the wrong grade for my engine but sees the redline regulary and hasn't seized yet. I get it free
Mr Sam Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 I use 10w 40 'Diesel' oil in my crossflow, its nice and clean inside too, lol. Its also the wrong grade for my engine but sees the redline regulary and hasn't seized yet. I get it free O RLY?
bazbiker Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 The specialized BMW oil is actually Q8 oil badged up as BMW's own so go on to the Q8 oil web site and find your local stockiest.The stuff you are after is "Q8 10W-40 Advanced Diesel" or if you so desire "Q8 5W-40 Excel" which is supposed to give you better performance and better fuel economy but is still a BMW special oil! wrong the correct oil is 0w 30 Castrol SLX dont use a differnt grade or it sludges up. I think you can also use Castrol EDGE or Shell HELIX i just put up what it said in the book, but maybe its for older BMW's!
Fiesta Steve Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 I use 10w 40 'Diesel' oil in my crossflow, its nice and clean inside too, lol. Its also the wrong grade for my engine but sees the redline regulary and hasn't seized yet. I get it free O RLY? I better drive steady to work on Monday lol
Tom Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 The specialized BMW oil is actually Q8 oil badged up as BMW's own so go on to the Q8 oil web site and find your local stockiest.The stuff you are after is "Q8 10W-40 Advanced Diesel" or if you so desire "Q8 5W-40 Excel" which is supposed to give you better performance and better fuel economy but is still a BMW special oil! wrong the correct oil is 0w 30 Castrol SLX dont use a differnt grade or it sludges up. I think you can also use Castrol EDGE or Shell HELIX i just put up what it said in the book, but maybe its for older BMW's! Sorry mate you're prob right, I know glyns got a newish car;)
X-pack-Glyn Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Posted March 2, 2009 The specialized BMW oil is actually Q8 oil badged up as BMW's own so go on to the Q8 oil web site and find your local stockiest.The stuff you are after is "Q8 10W-40 Advanced Diesel" or if you so desire "Q8 5W-40 Excel" which is supposed to give you better performance and better fuel economy but is still a BMW special oil! wrong the correct oil is 0w 30 Castrol SLX dont use a differnt grade or it sludges up. I think you can also use Castrol EDGE or Shell HELIX i just put up what it said in the book, but maybe its for older BMW's! Sorry mate you're prob right, I know glyns got a newish car;) Tom, mines a 55 plate, think its an E90, 320 D
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