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Implications of using non BMW recommended oil

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  • 31-10-2007 10:20pm
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    xabi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,998 ✭✭✭


    Folks,

    My BMW E46 320ci has 90,000 miles on the clock which im going to trade in a few months. I wouldnt mind doing an oil change in the meantime as its due. I dont fancy forking out for the recommended Castrol Edge or similar oil. Are there any serious repercussions if i use Magnatec or GTX? Also, the data sheet in Halfords says my sump capacity is 5 Ltrs, im sure its 6.5 though, can someone confirm.

    Thanks,

    X.


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Usually, using a lower grade oil will mean that you need to change the oil more frequently than the recommended oil. There should be no detrimental effects on the engine, but if you sell it on privately you should let the new owner know. If you trade it to a dealer then he should really be servicing it before selling on to a retail punter. If he sells it 'trade' then it'll be the trader's look out.
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    xabi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,998 ✭✭✭xabi


    Yeah, I would pass this info on as its somthing I would like to know when purchasing second hand, the car has been given Castrol Edge for as long as I have owned it, so the engine is in great nic.

    X.


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    SouperComputer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    Well at the very least you should use the correct viscosity reccomended for the climate you drive in.

    Ideally you could find an oil that is to the correct BMW spec, but its not nessassarily an oil thats labeled BMW.


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