11-18-2017, 11:17 AM | #1 |
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Factory fill oil?
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I'm going to do an oil change on my 540i (xdrive UK) Does any body know what oil it will have in it from the factory? as I would ideally like to replace with the same stuff. I could obviously go to the dealer to get the oil but I don't really want to pay through the nose just because it comes in a BMW bottle. I am aware that anything with the LL04 spec will be ok, but would be nice to replace like for like. The Shell lube match recommends a 5/30, Castrol does not list the G30 but recommends either an EDGE 0/30 or EDGE professional 0/30 for other vehicles with the B58 engine. Also I would normally just suck the oil out from the dipstick hole but I assume this is not an option on the B58 engine, are there any shortcuts or do I need to get underneath? thanks Last edited by ctxpv505; 11-18-2017 at 11:53 AM.. |
10-07-2018, 02:30 PM | #3 |
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We get 3 years FREE maintenance in the US.
But to answer your question there is always a oil drain plug underneath the car. Never heard of using dipstick hole for oil drain.
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I've been using this guy for the last two years, haven't gotten under a vehicle since.
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Sorry, I've been using it with my current car that has the filter accessible from above (2016 GTI). Where is the M550i's filter located? Hoping to get delivery in December.
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Or you could try this as it meats BMW Longlife-01 FE standard: https://products.liqui-moly.com/top-...0-5w-30-2.html
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I ordered for mine G31 530d 2018y - SHELL Helix Ultra ECT 0W-30
https://www.shell.co.uk/motorist/eng...ect-0w-30.html This oil has approval BMW-LL-04. |
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