Ifan Evans
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Hi all,, I was wondering which oil you put in your z3? What's the difference between 5w30 and 5w40 ? I've a 2.0 2000 model. Anyone used that Home Bargains oil, seems like a bargain ...
Home Bargains oil I think is only semi synthetic 10/40? You'll need fully synth, I use 5w40 Triple QX from Euro car parts they always have an offer on oil and filters I think it's 35/40% at the moment, I use a Mann oil filter comes with a sump plug washer and filter housing seal, I would also replace the two small O rings on the base of the filter housing, I do them every other year they are a dealer part.
I'd look at doing the gearbox and diff oil as well as its not on the service schedule BMW think it should last the life of the car!
Good point. Think ile have a look at autoparts ,,,cheersIt's up to you but cheap oil usually means just that . Oil is made up of addetives which are expensive and the company put them in to bring it into specification so a cheap oil will in effect run out of specification much quicker than a premium oil , if that makes sense . It's the life blood of your z ,, I personally don't drink tesco own brand lager if you catch my drift![]()
But good oil and filters are a lot cheaper than engines.It's this, I know many z3s use oil so not much point in buying expensive oil
Suggest you contact Opie Oil ,refer to the .org discount.Does anyone know the recommended oil for the 2ltr ? The owners manual didn't come with the car