Engine oil brand,grade for N20 engine

[Thrasher911]

Hi guys,

I've been searching for the most suitable engine oil for my F10 520i.

Previously I changed to Hi Rev 10w60 and it feels a little bit heavier when revving compared to previous brand I've used. Also the engine feels a little bit noisier than before and shaking as if the engine is going to die during idling when I started the car in the morning.

My dad is using Havoline 10w50 and feels the engine is smooth during revving.

Appreciate if you can share your experience of what brand and grade do you use and also how does it feel from your personal experience.

Thank you

 

[aoch88]

On my previous E60 530i LCI, I've always used Torco oils. Great oil and engine feels very light.

 

[Thrasher911]

On my previous E60 530i LCI, I've always used Torco oils. Great oil and engine feels very light.

What grade do you use sir?

The workshop I went to send my car said 10w60 is suitable for any turbo car. The car feels like it struggles to maintain its rpm due to thick oil grade.

 

[aoch88]

What grade do you use sir?

The workshop I went to send my car said 10w60 is suitable for any turbo car. The car feels like it struggles to maintain its rpm due to thick oil grade.

5W - 40W
Why 10W - 60W on such a new car? Maybe the workshop doesn't sell lower viscosity?

 

[gendong]

5W-40 is sufficient. If not mistaken 10W-60 is for M cars

 

[topmar]

The approved oil grades are 0W30, 5W30, 0W40, 5W40..... If you're living in a hot environment, skip the 0W grade ones and chose one of the 5W ones.... I'd go for the 5W40 if I were you....

PS: I live in Greece, in a city where outside temperature is from -10 C up to +40 C & I use Aral SuperTronic 0W40 fully synthetic oil, on my BMW E90 320d.

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