Help with oil weight...

"KatzManDu" (KatzManDu) 07/29/2015 at 09:20 • Filed to: None

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I have a 2002 BMW 520d that is approaching 300k kms. It’s due for an oil change. I’ve googled quite a bit but I cannot find the suggested oil weight that I should use. Also, since this is a higher-mileage oil-burner I’m open to suggestions of non-factory oil weights to help prolong engine life and reduce any blow-by, etc.

Have a Jag MKII for your time:

itschrome > KatzManDu 07/29/2015 at 09:22

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ow 50 should be fine

5-Speed Gangsta > KatzManDu 07/29/2015 at 09:30

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Do you have the owner’s manual? I think there should be a chart in there somewhere.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > KatzManDu 07/29/2015 at 09:33

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Rotella 15w40

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 07/29/2015 at 09:36

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Yup

KatzManDu > 5-Speed Gangsta 07/29/2015 at 09:37

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True, but it’s in French and I’m lazy. :)

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 07/29/2015 at 10:07

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ROTELLA ALL THE THINGS

brianbrannon > KatzManDu 07/29/2015 at 11:17

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Oil is measured in viscosity not mass

e36Jeff now drives a ZHP > KatzManDu 07/29/2015 at 19:50

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It is not a specific weight you need. What you need to find is oil that is has the BMW LL-04 certification. It may be a slightly different weight with different manufacturers.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/BMW-Oil-S…