[Losimtxl91]

Hello everyone I’m new to the g30 platform coming from 2013 535 to 2018 540
N55 to B58 so far all is well however random threads about oil filter issues concerning how common are they?

Will doing 2 oil changes a year minimize the risk of oil filter being ripped while removing? (5-6 months - 5-6k miles)

Also in the manual bmw 0w30 ll01 fe is also suitable should I switch over to that

[Losimtxl91]

Any ideas anyone??

[edycol]

Originally Posted by Losimtxl91

Any ideas anyone??

Are you planning to keep car longtime?
Does it have GPF?

[claykin]

Have you read this?

"BMW B58 Engine oil filter failure during removal. | BM Automotive Solutions Limited" https://bmautomotivesolutions.co.uk/...uring-removal/

[edycol]

Originally Posted by claykin

Have you read this?

"BMW B58 Engine oil filter failure during removal. | BM Automotive Solutions Limited" https://bmautomotivesolutions.co.uk/...uring-removal/

God damn it, can they finally get their shit around OFH? I mean if it is not gasket it is filter.

[430Scud]

I would think if you are doing at least annual changes, the risk is low. Over on the E39 forum this comes up occasionally, but it is always from someone that hasn't changed their oil in over two years, due to low annual miles driven.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by 430Scud

I would think if you are doing at least annual changes, the risk is low. Over on the E39 forum this comes up occasionally, but it is always from someone that hasn't changed their oil in over two years, due to low annual miles driven.

I researched a bit, it seems there was a bad batch of filters.

[Losimtxl91]

Originally Posted by edycol

Are you planning to keep car longtime?
Does it have GPF?

I’m not sure of gpf? It is a 2018 540i Gasoline b58 and prob keep it for 5 years or so

[Losimtxl91]

Originally Posted by 430Scud

I would think if you are doing at least annual changes, the risk is low. Over on the E39 forum this comes up occasionally, but it is always from someone that hasn't changed their oil in over two years, due to low annual miles driven.

Ok thank you! I used to do 6Month changes on my previous 535 n55 (I don’t drive long distances but lots of city and idle hours)

[edycol]

Originally Posted by Losimtxl91

I’m not sure of gpf? It is a 2018 540i Gasoline b58 and prob keep it for 5 years or so

Use Pennzoil Platinum Euro L 5W30 from Wal Mart. Has LL04 approval (basically hard core version of LL17FE 0W20 or you could say LL17FE is light version of LL04).