Right engine oil for E36 318i.

[SkyEvo]

Hi all,Just would like to know what's the suitable engine oil for 318i. Is 5W-40 the right engine oil for 318i's? Fully or semi synthetic? Need some advice here. Thank you in advance.Cheers:wink:

 

[c-square]

IMHO the e36 318i is at least 10 years old (last CKD batch in 1999) so I think normally it would be better if a higher viscosity oil is used, ie instead of "40" look for "50", else you'll be losing engine oil into the combustion chamber.

 

[saintdagon]

actually it also depend on your car,i am currently using mobil 1 gold,which is 0w-40,for me it perform better than 5w-50 that i had used,so its up to your car and your preferences,try a few oil with different viscosity to make decision.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

get any10w/40 will do ...since as what c-square mentioned that most e36 is already almost 10 years ...

therfore a higher viscosity would be good ...

change your oil every 45 days ..if you want to be on the safe side ... ,
but it's highly depends on your individual budgets and so on ...i did mine every 45 days on my ex M40 engine ....

 

[SkyEvo]

thanks guys for all advices given:top:.really appreciate it..

cheers